Showing posts with label indigent defense. Show all posts
Showing posts with label indigent defense. Show all posts
Monday, June 21, 2021

New York announces new Virtual Court Navigator Program for people who don’t have an attorney

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The New York State Court System's Office for Justice Initiatives has announced a free Virtual Court Navigator Program for people who do ...
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...
Tuesday, March 7, 2017

New York “Fair Trial/Free Press” Conference

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Sponsored by the New York Fair Trial/Free Press Conference, the Committee on Media Law, and the New York State Bar Association, this conf...
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...
Monday, December 5, 2016

Conservative Party joins fight for New York indigent defense funding

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New York Daily News : It isn't often that the state Conservative Party is in agreement with liberal groups, but that is the case when it...
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

N.Y. State Bar launches NY.FreeLegalAnswers.org

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The New York State Bar Association will soon be participating in the ABA Free Legal Answers project. This project will provide an o...
Thursday, September 29, 2016

Governor urged to act on indigent defense bill

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In an Op Ed published by Syracuse.com , New York State Bar Association president Claire P. Gutekunst urges Gov. Cuomo to sign the indigent ...
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...
Monday, February 15, 2016

New York State considers bill to overhaul indigent criminal defense system

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Syracuse.com : New York state requires counties to provide lawyers to represent poor people charged with crimes, but when it comes to paying...