Washington State Supreme Court: Hearing on Indigent Defense Standards

Washington Supreme Court · September 25, 2024

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Opening remarks and local welcome

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Commissioner Carolina Mejia (Thurston County) opened the session, welcomed the court and attendees, and framed the hearing as an opportunity for public input on the Supreme Courts proposed indigent defense standards.

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The Washington Supreme Court held a public hearing in Thurston County to collect comments on proposed revisions to the court's indigent defense standards, including lower caseload limits, revised qualifications, and minimum staffing supports; stakeholders sharply disagreed on funding, timelines and workforce capacity.

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