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Colin disputes media report on caseloads; WSBA standards and June Supreme Court order prompt recalculation
Summary
Colin told the council that a recent news story claiming Spokane County had released defendants because attorneys could not be assigned was false. He said the office has adopted WSBA caseload standards, is recalculating after a June 9 Supreme Court order, and that all in‑custody clients have been assigned counsel.
Colin summarized work on caseload standards and disputed recent press coverage that he said misstated local practice. He said the SRLJC and related offices have adopted WSBA standards and that a June 9 Supreme Court order altered aspects of how the standards are applied.
On recent reporting,…
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