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Missouri judge mobilizes lawyers to clear backlog
Circuit Judge Byron Kinder ordered 107 state lawyers to represent 200 indigent defendants in Cole County, eliminating a backlog amid budget cuts and delays. The move drew protests but showcased gaps in Missouri’s public defender system and prompted wider debate on funding and access to legal aid.
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Missouri Public Defender Commission
Christopher Bond
Missouri Public Service Commission
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