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Speedy trial legislation would demand more resources, critics say

Most of the law community agrees that criminal cases linger too long on court dockets, but a way to speed up that process that will work for all parties remains ....

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Defense attorneys, ACLU question whether new bail reviews for unrepresented defendants are working

Maine judges are holding weekly hearings for poor Mainers who can't find a court-appointed attorney. But in the last six months, the number of people waiting has grown from 100 to more than 630. ....

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ACLU allowed to add Maine attorney general to lawsuit on indigent defense

ACLU allowed to add Maine attorney general to lawsuit on indigent defense
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