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PublishedJuly 7, 2024
Maine’s public defender crisis devolves into a blame game
A judge lowered an Auburn man's bail because she couldn't find an attorney to represent him for weeks. The deadly violence and fire that followed his release has led to recriminations.
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PublishedMay 19, 2024
‘No courthouse in our neighborhood’: Plans for new Hancock County facility draw outcry
Ellsworth residents criticize the site on Surry Road, raising concerns about the amount of usable land and effect on local traffic.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2024
ACLU’s updated lawsuit challenges legality of holding unrepresented, jailed Mainers
The governor, the attorney general and other state leaders have been included in the amended complaint and have a week to object to being added as defendants in the lawsuit targeting the state's indigent defense system.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2024
More than 100 Mainers are in jail awaiting lawyers. The fix remains elusive.
The state's failing to recruit enough attorneys, some say; others blame prosecutors for filing too many cases. Everyone agrees it's a crisis.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
High court chief justice says Maine must invest in tech and staff to solve system’s backlog
Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill told lawmakers Wednesday that the courts need more staff and resources. And the courts can't pay for it without help.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2023
Maine courts experiencing email issues
Anyone needing help from court should contact their courthouse directly, the Maine Judicial Branch said.
Maine judicial branch
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