Lake County Report is the third strike against California’s deficient indigent defense systems
Lake County Report is the third strike against California’s deficient indigent defense systems
Are indigent defense services best funded and coordinated by the government at the state level or local level? California has avoided answering this question for decades. Yet, a new 6AC report on Lake County, coupled with a prior 6AC report on Santa Cruz County and the ACLU lawsuit in…
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May 8, 2026
Colorado’s progress towards effective representation in municipal courts
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February 11, 2026
Oregon Supreme Court provides relief to unrepresented defendants
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August 21, 2025
Illinois leaves “no state oversight” list with new legislation
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August 19, 2025
Guam Gains Defender Independence in Unanimous Bipartisan Win
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June 30, 2025
Nevada removes political interference from the system
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May 13, 2025
Big Public Defense Wins in North Dakota
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May 5, 2025
Onward & Upwards: 6AC Announces New Executive Director and President
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March 25, 2025
Maine court requires relief for unrepresented defendants
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March 13, 2025
Gideon is important . . . just not for the reason you think!
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September 22, 2024
New 6AC report finds South Dakota counties are at a breaking point and need state oversight
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September 9, 2024
Federal district court in Arkansas rules defendants have a right to an attorney at bail hearings
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