County of Volusia v. Vedder

W. SHARP, Judge.

The Petitioner, Volusia County (the “County”) seeks certiorari review of a circuit court order requiring the County to compensate the Respondent, David F. Vedder, Esquire, at an hourly rate, which is in excess of the authorized rate for his representation as a court-appointed attorney in a noncapital criminal case. We grant the petition for writ of certiorari and quash the circuit court’s order.

Vedder was appointed to represent Jones in a noncapital criminal case. The County and Vedder entered into a stipulation that Vedder would be paid $45.00 per hour for his services, the…