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Marion County’s Public Defender Agency Faces Staffing Crisis Amid Budget Cuts
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Overview: The recent meeting of the Indianapolis City-County Council’s Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee highlighted significant challenges faced by the Marion County Public Defender Agency, focusing sharply on staffing shortages and budget constraints. Amid rising caseloads and funding reductions, the agency is struggling to keep up with demands, particularly in its major felony division. Public comments revealed dire concerns about the ability to provide adequate legal representation for indigent clients under current conditions, with calls for increased funding and staffing to meet pre-COVID standards.
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Joe Hogsett
City Council, County Council Officials:
Leroy Robinson, Crista Carlino, Paul Annee, Josh Bain, Dan Boots, Brienne Delaney, Keith Graves, Michael-Paul Hart, Frank Mascari, Jessica McCormick, Brian Mowery, Carlos Perkins
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Meeting Type:
City Council, County Council
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Committee:
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee
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Meeting Date:
08/20/2025
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Recording Published:
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Duration:
157 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Indiana
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County:
Marion County
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Towns:
Beech Grove, Center Township, Clermont, Crows Nest, Decatur Township, Franklin Township, Homecroft, Indianapolis, Lawrence, Lawrence Township, Meridian Hills, North Crows Nest, Perry Township, Pike Township, Rocky Ripple, Southport, Speedway, Spring Hill, Warren Park, Warren Township, Washington Township, Wayne Township, Williams Creek, Wynnedale
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