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New managing public defender outlines heavy caseloads and asks for county support
Summary
James Wallace, introduced as the managing public defender for Baxter, Boone, Marion and Newton counties, described staffing limits, large felony caseloads in rural counties, and thanked Marion County for prior contributions (the transcript references roughly $30,000); officials stressed the county's payments are important to maintain staff and service levels.
The court received a brief visit from James Wallace, introduced as the new managing public defender for the 14th judicial district covering Baxter, Boone, Marion and Newton counties. Wallace said he wanted to introduce himself, explain his office's duties, and make himself available to answer questions about funding and services.
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