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Remand of 3‑defendant homicide case could raise Clallam County public defense costs by $100,000–$150,000, officials say
Summary
Commissioners were notified that the Washington State Court of Appeals remanded a triple‑murder case tried about three years ago back to Clallam County for a new trial; the county estimates additional public defense costs of roughly $100,000–$150,000 and said it may seek state reimbursement where eligible.
Clallam County officials told commissioners on July 15 that the Washington State Court of Appeals remanded a triple‑murder case tried in the county about three years ago, sending the case back for a new trial and creating an unbudgeted public defense cost exposure.
County staff said the original trial lasted nearly nine weeks and required substantial…
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