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Washington public defenders say the strained system needs funding

Too many cases, too few lawyers and too little money hurt local governments’ ability to provide effective counsel to those with financial constraints.

'Rights are being violated': WA public defender shortage leads to alleged gap in representation – KIRO 7 News Seattle

Public Defender shortage in the state 'dire'

The state is running low on public defenders and the Director of the Office of Public Defense says the situation is dire.

Bill would lengthen state supervision of parents recovering from substance abuse

(The Center Square) – A group of Washington lawmakers wants to protect children by lengthening the required time of state supervision once a child is returned to a parent who

'Verge of collapse': Washington public defenders swamped by cases