Criminal
May 9, 2025
Public defenders seek $120M as Proposition 36 strains resources
The request came as public defenders expressed alarm that Proposition 36, which made certain drug offenses felonies again, is swamping their budgets and workforce.
Public defenders in California are seeking $120 million over three years for indigent defense. According to letters to lawmakers, this money is needed in part to deal with a flood of new cases under Proposition 36.
"On behalf of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, I am writing to join with the California Public Defender's Association and Smart Justice California to respectfully request $120 million over 3 years to support indigent defense providers across Californi...
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