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Public defenders in Kansas got more pay, but still have the same crushing workloads
The Kansas Legislature didn’t approve money for additional public defenders, but it did support pay raises.
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Majority of speakers at hearing support public defender office for Douglas County; others point to problems it might not solve
About 15 people spoke in favor of a centralized public defender office for Douglas County, and a few others — including the county’s top prosecutor — spoke against it or expressed uncertainty during a hearing Sunday afternoon.
Should Douglas County have a public defender office? Share your thoughts Sunday
Local residents can share their opinion of whether Douglas County should have an adult felony public defender office during a meeting coming up Sunday afternoon.
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