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Kings County

Coverage of Kings County in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 29 · 12:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 29 · 12:00 UTC
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CalMattersorganization1Wren Collectiveorganization1Josh Schwartzperson1Fitzgerald, Alvarez and Ciummoorganization1Madera Countyplace1Linette Lomeliperson1flat-fee contractstopic1
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  • CRIMEJul 29 · 12:00 UTCCALMATTERS
    CA’s privatized public defense leads to caseloads 3x the most basic standards, report finds

    A report finds that California's privatized public defense system leads to caseloads three times the recommended standards, with a 2025 example in Kings County showing a lawyer representing nearly 600 defendants. Flat-fee contracts in 24 counties incentivize minimal case work, undermining defense quality and leading to pressure on defendants to accept plea deals.

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