NHBA Indigent Defense Crisis Series: Understanding the Public Defender Shortage, Part Two

This article is a continuation of the first article in the series examining the indigent defense crisis in the Granite State.

By: Tom Jarvis

Outlets: NH Bar News

Published: February 21, 2025

Words: 2,463

Last Updated: 11 months ago

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The first installment of the NHBA Indigent Defense Crisis Series examined the ongoing shortage of public defenders in New Hampshire and the systemic challenges fueling the crisis – high attrition rates, heavy caseloads, low wages, and a shrinking pipeline of law school graduates pursuing public service. The consequences of this shortage are severe, delaying justice for defendants and victims alike while placing immense strain on the court system. This next installment focuses on the measures …

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