New study examines indigent defense for people with mental health disorders
In 1963, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Gideon v Wainwright that the states are required to provide counsel in criminal cases for defendants who cannot afford to pay for a private attorney. In the 50 years since the Gideon ruling, there have been far-reaching improvements to representation for indigent defendants. Increased state, local, and priva
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