California AB690 aims to improve indigent defense services by banning flat fee contracts and ensuring fair compensation for attorneys.
California AB690 seeks to enhance the quality of indigent defense services by prohibiting flat fee contracts and ensuring fair compensation for attorneys. The bill mandates that contracts for indigent defense services must account for all costs related to providing legal services, including support from paralegals, social workers, and investigators. It also requires that contracts include provisions for modifying the contract amount if the number of cases or costs exceed initial estimates.
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