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over-criminalization

Coverage of over-criminalization in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 5 · 11:27 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 11:27 UTC
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Office of the Inspector Generalorganization1Committee for Public Counsel Servicesorganization1Probation Departmentorganization1over-prosecutiontopic1Right To Counseltopic1The Criminal Justice Program at Harvard Law Schoolorganization1
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  • CRIMEAug 5 · 11:27 UTCCOMMONWEALTH BEACON
    IG report ignored the critical role of over-prosecution in straining the indigent defense system

    An Inspector General (IG) report on Massachusetts' indigent defense system blamed agencies like the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) and courts for systemic failures but omitted the role of over-prosecution and over-criminalization in straining the system. The report highlighted issues like inadequate lawyer staffing and payment rates but failed to address how aggressive prosecutions increase case loads for underpaid court-appointed attorneys.

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