State public defense commission bill entered in Idaho legislature
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February 13, 2014
State public defense commission bill entered in Idaho legislature
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October 30, 2013
National Center for the Right to Counsel bill entered in U.S. House
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June 19, 2013
Michigan passes public defense reform legislation
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April 10, 2013
New Michigan public defense reform bill introduced
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April 9, 2013
Proposed Michigan legislation gives prosecutors a voice on indigent defense commission
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April 9, 2013
New Mexico becomes 20th state with independent public defense commission
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March 26, 2013
Idaho passes initial reforms; Second round of reforms introduced
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March 18, 2013
U.S. Senator Leahy introduces Gideon’s Promise Act
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February 22, 2013
Alabama legislators move to exonerate the Scottsboro Boys
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February 22, 2013
Alabama reforms spark expanded use of public defender model
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February 19, 2013
Idaho legislature contemplates initial reforms
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