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Judicial Council warns hiring shortfalls increasing assigned-counsel costs; committee approves funding request
5960201 · October 17, 2025
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The Judicial Council told the Fiscal Committee that not hiring recommended public defenders has forced more cases to assigned counsel and contract counsel, increasing costs. The committee approved the Judicial Council item and discussed potential rainy-day fund use for supplemental costs.
The Judicial Council sought supplemental funding at the Fiscal Committee meeting on Oct. 17 and warned that earlier decisions not to hire recommended public defenders are driving higher assigned-counsel expenditures.
Jay Buckey, executive director of the Judicial Council, said the…
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