Sec. 977.08(3), Wis. Stats., requires that the State Public Defender enter into as many
contracts as possible for the provision of legal representation, up to a maximum of 33%
of annually appointed cases. The law requires contracts to be for a fixed-fee that is
less than would be received under the rotational appointment system.
At the beginning of each odd numbered year, the WSPD solicits bids for contracts to
commence with the state's biennial budget. The upcoming contracts are to commence
effective July 1, 2007, or as near to that date as is possible. Contracts awarded for
FY 08 (July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008) may be extended for an additional year upon mutual
agreement of the parties. Proposers must be certified for appointments by the date of
the submission of their proposal. Attorneys seeking certification should contact Kim
Salas, Assigned Counsel Division Certification Specialist, at (608) 264-8562.
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Under the terms of the contract, the contract groups shall provide competent professional
legal representation in accordance with chapter 977, Wis. Stats., Ch. PD 4 Wis. Admin. Code,
the Wisconsin Supreme Court rules, and the OSPD Minimum Attorney Performance Standards.
Representation shall commence from the time a case is appointed and shall be consistently
maintained by the contract group to completion as is set out by the terms of the contract.
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Request for Proposal FY 06
Certification Application
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Office of The State Public Defender