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While Hampton jail is closed, many inmates are sent outside the city — some more than three hours away

The Hampton city jail was essentially shut down for repairs in 2022, with inmates being shipped out to other jurisdictions around the state. This creates problems in getting defendants to court hearings, hikes expenses for lawyers and puts families in a tough spot. ....

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Virginia public defenders are asking for raises to keep salaries on par with prosecutors. It's brought mixed results in Hampton Roads. – Daily Press

For decades, localities have pumped money into prosecutors' offices, allowing commonwealth’s attorneys to get higher salaries, more attorneys and paralegals. But officials haven’t done the same for public defenders, leading to widening pay gaps between the two sides of the courtroom. ....

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