The Indiana Task Force on Public Defense has released a comprehensive report addressing the current strengths and challenges of Indiana’s public defense services. The Indiana Public Defender Commission has responded with a comprehensive public policy reform agenda.
An information session will occur on Monday, December 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Indiana House Chambers where leaders with the Commission & Public Defender Council will explain how strong public defense services impact jail overcrowding, workforce development, the opioid epidemic, juvenile delinquency, child services, and county budgets.