Public Defense Services

The City of Bremerton is seeking proposals from attorneys and/or law firms to provide public defense services for indigent defendants in Bremerton Municipal Court. The selected provider will be responsible for representing defendants in criminal cases, including arraignments, trials, and sentencing hearings. The City has space available for public defense use, including internet connection and utilities, and the selected provider will be expected to manage cases, issue subpoenas, and provide legal representation to defendants. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to extend for two additional years. • The City is seeking a provider who can demonstrate experience in providing public defense services, including representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases. • The selected provider will be expected to manage a caseload of approximately 285 cases per full-time attorney, with a case weighting policy in place. • The provider will be required to provide monthly reports to the City, including information on case assignments, hearings, and dispositions. • The City reserves the right to reject all proposals and to waive any informality or technicality in the proposal process.