Criminal
Apr. 15, 2003
Public Defenders Need Office Support, City Report Says
SAN FRANCISCO - Public defenders are working 60 to 70 hours a week, with an average of 80 pending cases, while spending a large percentage of their time doing nonlegal tasks, according to a report released by the city controller's office.
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