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“We have a lot of violent crime in the county. ... We get rid of one (case) and five more appear,” said a St. Clair County public defender.
Six years ago, the Mississippi Supreme Court told judges around the state to file plans showing how they meet their obligations to poor defendants. This summer, amid increased scrutiny of public defense in the state, the first one was filed.
Illinois becomes the first state to end cash bail on Monday. Central Illinois police, prosecutors and others spoke to us about what to expect.
Illinois becomes the first state to end cash bail on Monday. Central Illinois police, prosecutors and others spoke to us about what to expect.
Public defenders, while supportive of reform, anticipate major workload increases