Public Defender requests increased budget to provide local coverage
Public Defender David Smith asked for an increased budget so Haralson County can have local public defender coverage, saying he is currently the only available attorney to handle the county's cases.
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Public Defender David Smith presented an increased budget request and said the county needs local public defender capacity. Smith stated that he "is the only one available at this time to handle the cases," indicating current coverage is limited and that additional resources are needed to ensure representation.
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