Bonamici Introduces Bill to Address Public Defense Shortage
November 18, 2022
November 18, 2022
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2022:
Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici introduced legislation to support public defenders and address the public defense shortage.
The Ensuring Quality Access to Legal (EQUAL) Defense Act would improve access to counsel by providing $250 million in funding for public defense grants. The bill will also help to address workload limits, establish pay parity between pub . . .
Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici introduced legislation to support public defenders and address the public defense shortage.
The Ensuring Quality Access to Legal (EQUAL) Defense Act would improve access to counsel by providing $250 million in funding for public defense grants. The bill will also help to address workload limits, establish pay parity between pub . . .