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A measure to create a statewide office to help public defenders stalled in the Illinois General Assembly this spring, but the backers say they will try again in the fall.
A measure to create a statewide office to help public defenders stalled in the Illinois General Assembly this spring, but the backers say they will try again in the fall.
This scenario is all too common
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that Oregon defendants must be released from jail after seven days if they don't have an appointed defense attorney. OPB reports that
A measure to create a statewide office to assist under-resourced public defenders stalled in the state legislature this spring amid questions over issues including funding.