The Missouri Public Defender System is using an approach that is designed to prevent poor people from committing crimes and ending up in jail. The system’s Holistic Defense Services started in April 2022. Annie Legomsky, Holistic Defense Services Leader, said the...
The Missouri Public Defender System is out recruiting attorneys to help residents who cannot afford an attorney. Alisa Nelson catches up with Mary Fox, director of the Missouri Public Defender System.
Despite being close to handling its maximum number of cases, Missouri’s Public Defender System Director said she does not think a waiting list for services will be reinstated. During a recent court hearing, Director Mary Fox said the System expects to handle slightly...
Many Missouri public defenders could be getting an additional staff support position. The state Legislature’s $49 billion state budget proposal includes adding 24 full-time staff support jobs statewide within the Missouri Public Defender System. The System’s Director,...
Gov. Mike Parson has rolled out a $47 billion budget proposal for the next fiscal year. The plan is about a $12 billion increase over the current fiscal year’s budget, a nice chunk being made up of a flow of federal dollars and new revenue. Parson released his budget...
