Legislation Details

File #: 26-1086    Version: 1
Type: Consent Items Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/15/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 5/18/2026 Final action:
Title: Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding approval of Professional Service Agreement between the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office and Gary J. James, Attorney at Law, of Gary J. James & Associates, P.C., for legal services for purposes of representation on scene of employees involved in the use of deadly force, incidents involving great bodily injury or death, preparation for interviews, and interviews surrounding those incidences as authorized by 19 O.S. § 527. This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by the last signor and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2026. Hourly fees are $245 per hour maximum for Attorney Gary J. James, $235 per hour maximum for Associate Attorneys and $90 per hour maximum for Paralegals.
Attachments: 1. Gary J. James Contract.pdf
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Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding approval of Professional Service Agreement between the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office and Gary J. James, Attorney at Law, of Gary J. James & Associates, P.C., for legal services for purposes of representation on scene of employees involved in the use of deadly force, incidents involving great bodily injury or death, preparation for interviews, and interviews surrounding those incidences as authorized by 19 O.S. § 527.  This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by the last signor and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2026.  Hourly fees are $245 per hour maximum for Attorney Gary J. James, $235 per hour maximum for Associate Attorneys and $90 per hour maximum for Paralegals. 

 

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Approve.