268 | How the Los Angeles Public Defender Is Bringing Court to their Clients w/Ricardo Garcia and Marcus Huntley

Aug 27

Hunter is joined, once again, by Ricardo Garcia and joining the show for the first time Marcus Huntley. In this episode, Ricardo and Marcus detail how they were able to get a mobile court established in Los Angeles that brings court to a location that is easier for their clients to access.

Guests:

Ricardo Garcia, Chief Public Defender, Los Angeles Public Defender

Marcus Huntley, Head Deputy of Collaborative & Restorative Justice, Los Angeles Public Defender

Resources:

Email Marcus

MHuntley@pubdef.lacounty.gov

Email Ricardo

RGarcia@pubdef.lacounty.gov

Articles on Community Court

https://abc7.com/post/la-county-community-outreach-court-program-life-altering/14834255/

https://lacounty.gov/2024/03/21/los-angeles-county-public-defenders-office-announces-collaborative-launch-of-community-outreach-court-coc/

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-21/l-a-leaders-launch-new-program-to-help-unhoused-people-navigate-court-system