Public defenders operate within a system fraught with resource shortages, excessive caseloads, and widening justice disparities. According to the Department of Justice, public defenders handle approximately 80% of all criminal cases. Yet, many are responsible for workloads up to five times the recommended maximum set by the American Bar Association (ABA). In New Orleans, for example, a 2017 study found that public defenders were allotted seven minutes per case due to overwhelming demand.
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