Santa Clara County's Public Defender's Office, well-known for its innovative Pre-Arraignment Representation and Review team, is facing cuts due to budget shortfalls. The cuts threaten a program that has significantly reduced pretrial jail time and improved outcomes for defendants with mental health and drug issues. With only one attorney left dedicated to this effort, the potential dissolution of this team may impede access to justice for low-income individuals and exacerbate jail conditions, undermining recent progress.
It is heartbreaking to our lawyers and clients alike,
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