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2.) Screenings shall be by referral of the court or at the request of a defendant. 3.) The defendant will be notified at completion of the interview whether or not he or she qualifies for counsel at the City's expense. B. Appointment of Counsel. The County will appoint counsel for eligible applicants from a list of attorneys retained and compensated by the City. The County is not responsible for providing legal representation to indigent defendants under this Agreement. 1.) The appointed attorney will be notified of appointment through an attorney referral notification form to be developed under the Administrative Services provided under Section 2. 2.) The City will be notified in writing, at the end of each month, which defendants were interviewed on the City's behalf and whether the defendant was determined to be indigent. Section 2. Indigent Defense Administration Services. The County, through its Office of Public Defense Program will provide the City with the following indigent defense administrative services: A. Implementation and Oversight. The County will develop indigent defense assignment and caseload management procedures and efficiencies: 1.) Development and Oversight of communication sources for defense counsel, including: a. case referrals; b. conflict memorandum; and c. caseload reports. 2.) Development and Oversight of caseload tracking services for compliance with indigent defense caseload mandates; 3.) Provide oversight and guidance for indigent defense and other criminal justice improvement recommendations; B. Contract Development. The County will develop contracts and provide contract management, including, but not limited to: 1.) Review and advice regarding contracts for indigent defense, ensuring compliance with indigent defense standards and efficiency; Agreement for Indigency Screening Services Page 2 of 5