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6/28/10
NC Public Defense System Questioned by U.S. Attorney General
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In North Carolina, criminals are defended by public defenders in some counties; in others, by private attorneys paid by the county. This inconsistency is among the issues addressed by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) convention this past week in Wilmington. According to the U.S. Attorney General, the problems facing North Carolina's public defender program are not unique. Other states are facing similar challenges due to budget cuts and heavy caseloads. Click here for more information.
Posted by liz at June 28, 2010 9:40 AM MDT




