Indiana Public Defender Commission pushes for 'misdemeanor expenses' pilot program

INDIANAPOLIS — Misdemeanors are the largest case type in Indiana. However, the state does not reimburse counties for any work done on misdemeanor cases. Some law experts say that’s contributing to a significant lawyer shortage in Indiana. ”We know there’s a looming crisis with this massive lawyer shortage,” said Andrew Cullen, director of public policy […]

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