Poloncarz considers creating new Public Defender's Office
At Wednesday's State of the County address, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz will announce he's laying the groundwork for a new Public Defender's Office.
Source: buffalonews.com
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Rate hike for NY assigned counsel to cost taxpayers millions
Local governments will shell out millions of dollars more starting this year providing legal defense to those who cannot afford to pay for their own lawyers.
Source: buffalonews.com
State Budget to Shift Medicaid Costs onto Counties
New York State was supposed to pass its 2024 budget on April first, but disagreements between the Governor and State Legislature over issues relating to bail reform, housing and healthcare
Source: ithaca.com
Legislation, lawsuits seek first raises for assigned counsel in New York since 2004
The executive director of Onondaga County's Assigned Counsel Program says the low pay rates limit the number of lawyers and cases they can take on, delaying justice for hundreds of clients.
Source: waer.org
Election preview: Four running for state Supreme Court judge in Cayuga County district
Two county judges and a pair of Rochester-area attorneys are the candidates for seats on the state Supreme Court in the 7th Judicial District that includes Cayuga County.
Source: auburnpub.com