The propensity for Washington County Court of Common Pleas judges to allow criminal defendants to perform community service in lieu of paying fines and other penalties cost the state and
Bipartisan momentum for clean slate and fair chance licensing policies which remove barriers to economic opportunity for people facing the stigma of a criminal record has grown significantly in the states in recent years.
If you live in Lehigh County, there’s a greater chance than usual that you’ll be called for jury duty this summer. Court officials have sent out 50% more jurors summonses than usual, and there are dozens of cases, including some high profile homicides, scheduled for trial.