Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City wishes to contract for public defense services for indigent defendants for misdemeanor offenses. The public defense attorney or firm selected will appear in the Oregon City Municipal Court on behalf of defendants who have established their indigency and have been appointed to the attorney or firm by the Oregon City Municipal Judge. The attorney will provide criminal defense services and will be available to talk and meet with indigent defendants at the attorney’s office or court allocated space. The attorney will maintain communication on a timely manner with the defendant being represented. Legal services provided will include, but not be limited to, interviews of clients and potential witnesses, legal research, preparation and filing of pleadings, negotiations with the appropriate prosecutor or other agency and court regarding possible dispositions, and preparation for and appearance at court proceedings. Performance of services shall in all respects comply with the Standards adopted by the Oregon State Supreme Court and the City. Attorney will retain control over the manner in which he/she performs the Services. Attorney will not subcontract any services and will personally perform all services.
