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fromsfist.com
10 months agoSF Public Defender's Office Says It Will Stop Taking New Cases, Amidst Budget Cuts and Fentanyl Case Overload
San Francisco's Public Defender's Office halts new cases due to budget cuts and rising arrest numbers, compromising legal representation for defendants.
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from48 hills
2 months agoWhy the Public Defender's Office can't take all the felony cases City Hall is forcing on us - 48 hills
San Francisco's Public Defender faces severe understaffing and caseload increases, forcing conflicts, unavailable representation, and private counsel appointments amid budget attrition.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months agoDamon Silver drops acting' title, appointed Santa Clara County's chief public defender
Silver, a 55-year-old North County resident, said he was appreciative of the support from county leadership, adding that his appointment preserves vital continuity in the office that will help them maximize their mission to help vulnerable and indigent people disproportionately ensnared in the criminal court system. The office has a long tradition of being very client-centered and focusing all decisions through the lens of what's best for the community and the specific clients we serve, Silver said in an interview.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months agoHow one legal team is building support for people with cognitive disabilities
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are overrepresented in prisons, often undiagnosed, and require specialized legal and support responses rather than routine incarceration.
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