Subcommittee reports substitute waiving remote access fees for court‑appointed attorneys The panel reported and referred a substitute for HB 520 that waives OCCA fees for certified court‑appointed attorneys in jurisdictions where they serve, intended to reduce barriers to participation on court‑appointed lists.

A new measure in Virginia aims to waive fees for court-appointed attorneys, potentially transforming access to legal representation for those in need!

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Montana Office of Public Defender addresses attorney shortage and recruitment challenges The Montana Office of Public Defender discusses recruiting strategies amid a lawyer shortage.

Montana's public defenders are facing a critical attorney shortage that threatens the legal system's ability to meet community needs—what's being done to turn the tide?

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