Lyon County Seeks Public Defender Contracts

Lyon County officials are searching for qualified attorneys and law firms interested in contracting for public defender services.

The sought-after public defenders would primarily represent indigent defendants appearing in various courts within Yerington. The courts specified include the Walker River Justice Court, the Third Judicial District Court, the Drug Court, and the City of Yerington Municipal Court.

Additionally, the contract will entail providing conflict counsel for cases in the Canal Township Justice Court in Fernley, Nevada, and the Dayton Justice Court in Dayton, Nevada. Commencing on July 1, 2024, the initial term of the contract spans three years, with a conclusion set for June 30, 2027.

The contract amount is $480,000 annually, payable in equal monthly installments. Additionally, extra weekend work on bail hearings pays $900 while funded by the State of Nevada.

Furthermore, a separate contract, amounting to $24,000 annually and payable in equal monthly installments, is designated for indigent defense services specifically for the City of Yerington Municipal Court. Interested parties can access the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on the County’s website or obtain it directly from the Lyon County Clerk Treasurer’s Office at 27 S. Main Street, Yerington, Nevada, 89447.

Responses to the RFQ must be submitted by noon on May 28. Lyon County emphasizes that faxed or telephone applications will not be accepted. Following the timeline outlined in the RFQ, a selection of a public defender by June.