495 | Will a Severe Budget Deficit in Santa Clara County Require the Public Defender to Stop Taking New Cases? w/Damon Silver

Hunter is joined by Damon Silver Chief Defender of the Santa Clara County Public Defender. Home to Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County is struggling with a large budget deficit due to federal budget cuts. As such, the Public Defender Office has lost full time positions and is facing a severe workload crisis.

Guest:

Damon Silver, Chief Public Defender, Santa Clara County, California

Resource:

 Read More Here

https://sanjosespotlight.com/santa-clara-county-public-defenders-crushed-by-caseloads/

https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/san-jose-spotlight-santa-clara-county-public-22236000.php

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