Lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform

Illinois lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform

The legislation would create the “Office of State Public Defender,” which would primarily be responsible for providing public defender offices around the state with more resources.

NY public defenders demand more input in Hochul-Legislature talks over discovery reform laws

The Legal Aid Society on Thursday urged Gov. Kathy Hochul to include public defenders and other members of the defense bar in negotiations over changes to New York’s discovery reform laws before it is finalized, warning that excluding critical voices could lead to flawed and unjust policy. Legal Aid criticized the governor’s office for relying “almost exclusively” on the input of district attorneys and law enforcement officials while leaving def…

Lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform - IPM Newsroom

Illinois Newsroom - With many county public defender offices pushed to the limits throughout Illinois, state lawmakers are moving forward on legislation to create a statewide public defender office. The post Lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform appeared first on IPM Newsroom.

I was one of the many public defenders in Idaho who resigned recently. Here’s why.

The changes to the public defense system made it impossible for me to do my job, writes guest columnist Justine Parker. (Getty Images)For the past six years, I worked as a public defender in Ada County, representing people in child protection, misdemeanor and felony cases. Even though the work was often mentally and emotionally taxing, I found a sense of purpose and community in it, and I took great pride in giving people a fair chance in court …

State lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform

Legislation in front of the General Assembly would create the “Office of State Public Defender,” which would primarily be responsible for providing public defender offices around the state with more resources.

Lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform

The bill would establish a statewide public defender office to help county public defenders meet demand for services.