Justice can't be swift without public defenders
It's clear public defenders across the nation have more clients than they can ethically represent, including in New Mexico.
Source: santafenewmexican.com
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In 'watershed moment,' report recommends new guidelines for public defender caseloads
Many public defenders are “overloaded” with work, even when caseloads are evaluated under outdated guidelines drafted in 1973 that don't reflect modern-day realities, according to a new study released Tuesday.
Source: abajournal.com
Public Defenders Are 'Dangerously' Overworked, Report Finds
Public defenders face extremely heavy workloads that prevent them from providing effective legal representation to people accused of crimes, according to a new study published Tuesday.
Source: law360.com