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Public Defender Services
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The Town of Chapin is soliciting proposals from individual attorneys or law firms to provide public defender services for indigent criminal defendants in the Chapin Municipal Court. The contract term is for one year, commencing January 1, 2023, with the option for annual extensions by mutual agreement. The selected provider is responsible for all representational services, including client interviews, legal research, pleadings, negotiations, and court appearances. Performance is measured by strict adherence to the South Carolina Supreme Court Standards and the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct, with specific requirements to contact clients within 48 hours of appointment and maintain malpractice insurance of at least $300,000 per claim and $500,000 aggregate. Compensation is structured as a fixed fee of $500 per case, subject to an annual cap of $5,000. Based on historical data, the Town anticipates a volume of six to nine cases per year. The Public Defender operates as an independent contractor and is responsible for all routine overhead, salaries, and travel expenses, though non-routine costs such as expert witnesses may be reimbursed with prior judicial approval. Evaluation of proposals is based on the qualifications and experience of the attorneys, their history of fulfilling similar contracts, and their demonstrated ability to comply with state legal standards.
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