Complying with court ruling could be costly for state, counties

27 January 2012, 6:56 pm

ANNAPOLIS — The Office of the Maryland Public Defender needs $28 million to comply with a court ruling that requires indigent defendants have legal representation at bail hearings. Prosecutors say it will cost local governments $83 million more.... Read More »

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