From Juvenile Justice Information Exchange:
This story was originally posted by The Marshall project.
More than 1,200 children accused of serious crimes in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, since 2020 were defended by court-appointed lawyers who lacked state-mandated qualifications, The Marshall Project - Cleveland found.
Ohio reimburses counties for private attorneys to represent people who can’t afford them. However, the taxpayer money comes with strings: Attorneys must keep up with legal education and, in some cases, have trial experience.
The qualification requirements, put in place for juvenile cases 15 years ago, are meant to ensure that youth defense lawyers have training in how juvenile law is different and the best ways to communicate with child clients. Continue reading >>>
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