Narrative of Resolution:
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Create one Paralegal and one Crime Victim Services Advocate in the District Attorney's Office
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $0 county funds. Grant only
Are funds already budgeted? No
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If 'No,' specify proposed source of funds: R3089-R167, R3089-R247
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO CREATE ONE (1) PARALEGAL POSITION AND ONE (1) CRIME VICTIM SERVICES ADVOCATE POSITION IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County District Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting criminal matters arising within Sullivan County and works with local law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of such matters; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of New York State's discovery reform requirements has significantly increased the volume of discovery materials that must be collected, organized, reviewed, processed, and disclosed by the District Attorney's Office within mandated statutory timeframes; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for additional dedicated staff to assist the District Attorney's Office with discovery compliance, including the organization, processing, management, and timely disclosure of discovery materials, in order to ensure compliance with New York State law and facilitate the timely and efficient prosecution of criminal cases; and
WHEREAS, the District Attorney's Office receives funding through the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services ("DCJS") Discovery Reform funding and Aid to Prosecution program, which provides resources to District Attorneys' Offices to support discovery reform implementation and enhanced prosecution of serious, violent, and repeat felony offenders; and
WHEREAS, there is therefore a need to create one (1) full-time Pa...
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