Showing posts with label assigned counsel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label assigned counsel. Show all posts
Monday, September 29, 2025

September 30 is New York State Unified Court System Interpreter Recognition Day

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Schuyler County Attorney Steven J. Getman joins the New York State Unified Court System in proudly recognizing September 30, 2025, as Interp...
Monday, December 12, 2022

New York State Bar Association sues to raise assigned counsel pay

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New York State Bar Association Commences Lawsuit To Raise 18-B Rates Through this legal action, the New York State Bar Association is seeki...
Monday, June 27, 2022

Public Comment Sought on Proposed Amendment for Uniform Standards of Eligibility in Family Court

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The New York State Unified Court System is seeking public comment on a proposal that would implement eligibility standards for assigned cou...
Monday, August 9, 2021

New York State Releases Caseload Standards for Family Court Public Defense lawyers

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The New York State Officie of Indigent Legal Services (OILS) has released Caseload Standards for Parents’ Attorneys in New York State Fa...
Monday, February 17, 2020

Schuyler County supports centralized arraignment plan for local criminal courts

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As part of its ongoing effort to improve court efficiency, conserve law enforcement resources and protect the rights of criminal defendants,...
Monday, August 5, 2019

Article: The Shocking Lack of Lawyers in Rural America

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The Atlantic writes that "while cities are trying to reform their criminal-justice systems, smaller, more far-flung locales are strugg...
Monday, May 27, 2019

New York State to hold hearings on eligibility for counsel in family court matters

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The New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services (OILS) is seeking the views and experiences of public defense providers, litigants, jud...
Monday, August 6, 2018

New York Commission on Parental Legal Representation to Hold Public Hearings

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The Commission on Parental Legal Representation was created earlier this year " to examine the current state of mandated Family Court r...
Monday, July 16, 2018

New York State Bar Association calls for increased assigned counsel rates.

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The House of Delegates of the New York State Bar Association has "approved a report and resolution calling for an increase in the rate...
Monday, May 21, 2018

New Version of N.Y. Family Court "Do it Yourself" Form Programs Launched

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All New York State Family Court DIY (Do It Yourself) Form computer programs have been updated to improve the unrepresented litigant’s exper...
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

February 28: Public Defense Lobby Day in New York State

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New York State defense attorney groups are organizing a Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Lobby Day to advocate for increased funding for public de...
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Catholic, Civil Rights, leaders urge Cuomo to sign indigent defense bill

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New York Law Journal : New York state's Roman Catholic church leaders and a coalition of civil rights and legal groups are urging Gov. A...
Thursday, June 16, 2016

New York passes bill pass bill requiring state pay for legal services for poor defendants

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Syracuse.com : The New York State Senate on Thursday passed a bill that requires the state to pay the full cost of providing lawyers to poor...
Friday, June 3, 2016

New York Assembly passes bill requiring state pay full cost of lawyers for poor defendants

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Syracuse.com : New York would have to pay the $372 million a year that counties are now spending to provide lawyers to poor defendants accus...
Monday, April 11, 2016

New York State overhauls assigned counsel eligibility rules

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New York State officials have announced new Criteria and Procedures for Determining Assigned Counsel Eligibility. These criteria and proc...
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Department of Justice issues guidance to courts on jail for nonpayment of fines or fees.

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The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a guidance letter on practices around the country related to the assessment and enforcement of fi...
Friday, March 18, 2016

March 18 is National Public Defense Day

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Friday (March 18) is the first national Public Defense Day and the 53rd anniversary of Gideon v Wainwright . Public Defense Day highlights ...