Maine Governor Funds Public Defense, Averts Crisis
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Governor Janet Mills swiftly signs emergency bill, allocating $21 million to Maine Commission on Public Defense Services. This ensures timely payment for court-appointed lawyers representing low-income defendants and parents facing child custody loss, preventing a major crisis in legal representation and upholding constitutional rights.
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