In passing budget, Erie County Council OKs more funds for lawyers who represent the poor
In 6-1 vote as part of budget package, County Council appropriated $800,000 in ARP funds to help local courts retain lawyers for indigent defendants.
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In 6-1 vote as part of budget package, County Council appropriated $800,000 in ARP funds to help local courts retain lawyers for indigent defendants.
James P. Miller was removed from 50 court-appointed cases for failing to meet with clients and missing deadlines. State Supreme Court disciplined him.
Defendant, Jennifer Prichard, is charged with sending 70 harassing letters to fellow female employees when she worked at Erie County Courthouse.
County is soliciting bids for Tasers for the Department of Adult Probation and Parole. Juvenile probation officers are getting trained on devices.