Office of Public Defense
| Annual FTEs | General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Estimated Expenditures | 17.2 | 94,844 | 4,087 | 98,931 |
| 2021-23 Maintenance Level | 20.0 | 94,618 | 3,871 | 98,489 |
| Difference from 2019-21 | 2.8 | (226) | (216) | (442) |
| % Change from 2019-21 | 16.3% | (0.2%) | (5.3%) | (0.4%) |
2021-23 Policy Other Changes |
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| Litigation Defense Costs | 0.0 | 400 | 0 | 400 |
| Public Defense Support Costs | 0.0 | 610 | 0 | 610 |
| 2021-23 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 1,010 | 0 | 1,010 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 1,010 | 0 | 1,010 |
| 2021-23 Policy Level | 20.0 | 95,628 | 3,871 | 99,499 |
| Difference from 2019-21 | 2.8 | 784 | (216) | 568 |
| % Change from 2019-21 | 16.3% | 0.83% | (5.3%) | 0.57% |
Policy Changes
Litigation Defense Costs
Funding is provided to cover the agency's costs for Attorney General legal services to defend an ongoing class-action lawsuit filed against the Office of Public Defense and the State of Washington. (General Fund - State)
Public Defense Support Costs
This item provides continued funding for the Office of Public Defense to contract for public defense support services from the nonprofit Washington Defender Association. (General Fund - State)
