On Wednesday, the Washington State Supreme Court held a hearing about proposed changes to public defense standards.
WASHINGTON, USA — The Washington State Supreme Court is considering new standards for public defenders. During a hearing on Wednesday, those against and in favor of the proposal were given time to make their arguments.
“In King County, in 2024 alone, the Department of Public Defense has lost 19% of its lawyer workforce, 75% of whom were qualified to represent clients in the most serious cases,” Jason Schwarz with the Washington State Bar Association testified.
Matthew Sanders, the interim director of the King County Department of Public
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