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House Judiciary chair tells Appropriations committee pre-charge diversion, transport deputies are top criminal-justice funding priorities
Summary
Rep. Martin Malone, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, told the Appropriations Committee that his panel’s memo prioritizes funding for pre-charge diversion, transport deputies and victim services to reduce court backlogs and speed case resolution.
Rep. Martin Malone (D–South Burlington), chair of the Vermont House Judiciary Committee, told the House Appropriations Committee on Feb. 27 that his committee’s memo asks the Appropriations Committee to prioritize funding for pre-charge diversion, transport deputies and victim services to reduce court delays and backlog.
“Getting accountability in our courts, for deterrence purposes,” Malone said, summarizing the Judiciary Committee’s rationale. He said the committee voted 6–5 on the letter and that the split reflected disagreements about ordering and prioritization rather than the need for the items themselves.
The memo identifies three driving needs: sustain resources for criminal adjudication and defenders, bolster victim services because…
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