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Local counties facing a public defense crisis amid new state mandates and costs

An important discussion Wednesday morning at the Hapo Center in Pasco regarding the public defense crisis.Franklin County leaders tell us the issue comes down t

Proposed changes to public defender caseloads could hurt rural counties

Annual limits starting in 2025 may create staffing issues

NCW public defenders want to be optimistic about new caseload limits

WENATCHEE — Public defense directors in Chelan and Douglas counties want to be optimistic about newly approved caseload limits meant to improve indigent defense for clients and working conditions for

Spokane County leaders concerned about public defense resources

Update: WA public defense crisis 'fix' will bankrupt counties, say Franklin officials

Mar. 8—The public defense system for criminal suspects is in trouble, and the Washington State Bar Association believes it has a solution.