Administrator Resources

Supporting Local Government Administrators

Resources to support counties and cities in managing and improving public defense services.

Grant Opportunities

DOJ Public Defense Resource Hub
The PD Hub provides information on federal resources and materials that may be used in support of public defense. This PD Hub collects funding opportunities from across the federal government, court filings, relevant Justice Department news, and research for professionals providing public defense services, public defense commissions, and related organizations.

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State Funding

Defense Improvement Funds
Washington State offers grants to help cities and counties improve public defense services. These funds are used for real, measurable improvements.

Simple Possession Advocacy and Representation Program (SPAR)
OPD can reimburse localities for eligible public defense costs related to representation on simple drug possession or public use charges in courts of limited jurisdiction.

Extraordinary Criminal Justice Costs
RCW 43.330.190 establishes a procedure for counties to request reimbursement for costs incurred in aggravated murder cases.

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