by [email protected] | Aug 3, 2023 | News
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.
by Alisa Nelson | Dec 8, 2022 | Crime / Courts, Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
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...
by Alisa Nelson | May 24, 2022 | Crime / Courts, Legislature, News, Show Me Today
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,...
by Alisa Nelson | Jan 19, 2022 | Legislature, News
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...
by Alisa Nelson | Dec 13, 2021 | Crime / Courts, Legislature, News, Show Me Today
Last year, the Missouri Public Defender System had more than 5,800 cases on a waiting list for services. Director Mary Fox tells Missourinet no one is currently on that list. “That doesn’t mean things are perfect. I want to make that clear, but we did make the...