Oregon Budget Cuts Threaten Public Defenders

Portland Mercury
The Portland Mercury | February 5, 2009
In a Multnomah County courtroom a translated slogan in Latin reads, "Justice delayed is justice denied." As Oregon faces serious budget cuts, this slogan could become a reality. The state's budget for public defenders, which is already chronically shortchanged, could be slashed even further.
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