Some Arkansas public defenders expect parole overhaul to lead to more criminal cases going to trial

An overhaul of Arkansas' parole system is expected by some defense attorneys to lead to more criminal cases going to trial, an outcome that would increase workloads for court-appointed attorneys already managing caseloads above national standards.

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