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San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury • 2006-2007

3. SLO Public Defenders

Published: January 25, 2008 8 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings

F1 Page 27
Based upon the Grand Jury’s interviews with two sub-contracting public defenders, a partner from the firm of Maguire & Ashbaugh, and the presiding judge, we believe the county’s public defender contract with the law firm of Maguire & Ashbaugh is serving the needs of San Luis Obispo County well.
No recommendations for this finding
F2 Page 27
The use of multiple public defenders in the complainant’s case appears to be an aberration, not a pattern. The bulk of the defendant’s complaint appears to be based on a misunderstanding, compounded by a succession of public defenders handling her case.
No recommendations for this finding
F3 Page 27
Training of new sub-contracting public defenders needs strengthening, especially with regard to expectations/requirements concerning taking and filing good notes and the placement of Minute Orders in files.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Page 27
New sub-contracting public defenders should be given training that incorporates an operations manual or check-list that includes required notes for each case. (Finding 3).
R2
Page 27
Minute Orders should be maintained in files. (Finding 3).