Office of Public Defense
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 17.2 | 92,932 | 4,083 | 97,015 |
| 2019-21 Maintenance Level | 17.2 | 92,931 | 4,082 | 97,013 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | 0.0 | (1) | (1) | (2) |
| % Change from 2017-19 | 0.0% | (0.0%) | (0.0%) | (0.0%) |
2019-21 Policy Other Changes |
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| Implement Dependency Parenting Plan | 0.0 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Payment for Social Work Services | 0.0 | 180 | 0 | 180 |
| 2019-21 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 280 | 0 | 280 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 280 | 0 | 280 |
| 2019-21 Policy Level | 17.2 | 93,211 | 4,082 | 97,293 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | 0.0 | 279 | (1) | 278 |
| % Change from 2017-19 | 0.0% | 0.30% | (0.0%) | 0.29% |
Policy Changes
Implement Dependency Parenting Plan
Funding is provided to fully implement Chapter 80, Laws of 2018, which authorizes legal services for parents of dependent children to establish or modify parenting plans as may be necessary in order to dismiss a dependency action and achieve permanence for the children. (General Fund - State)
Payment for Social Work Services
Funding is provided for a cost-of-living increase payment for independent social work services used by OPD contract attorneys providing client services under the Parents Representation Program and the chapter 71.09 RCW Civil Commitment Program. The increase would be comparable to that received by DSHS and DCYF social workers in the 2019-21 biennium. (General Fund - State)
