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Public defender details caseload growth, record-sealing gains and notes state reimbursements cover most costs
Cuyahoga County Council · November 7, 2025
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Summary
Cuyahoga County—s public defender office reported handling more than 31,000 cases in 2024 and told council that state reimbursement covers about 82% of indigent defense costs, leaving the county with roughly an 18% net share.
Chief Public Defender Colin Sweeney described the office—s workload and recent program expansions. He said the public defender office has roughly 150 employees and handled more than 31,000 cases and proceedings in 2024 across municipal, juvenile and felony dockets. The office…
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