April 2019: The Clinic researched and produced a report detailing national and state standards and best practices on public defense delivery. The report, titled Forging Ahead: Designing Travis County Public Defense to Meet Standards and Best Practices, explains how the development of a public defender office could help Travis County enhance the quality of representation for all persons accused of a crime, regardless of whether they can afford counsel.
Report Released: “Forging Ahead: Designing Travis County Public Defense to Meet Standards and Best Practices”
Category: Highlights
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