Patricia Warth: The Budget Moves Threatening Vital New York Public Defender Services

May 28

Today, Hunter is joined once again by Patricia Warth, Director of the NY Office of Indigent Legal Services. This time, Hunter and Patricia discuss the in the weeds budget moves that are threatening vital programs in New York Public Defense. Specifically, they talk about the failing family court system and how a sweep up of funds may endanger an already struggling practice.

Guests:

Patricia Warth, Director, New York Office of Indigent Legal Services

Resources:

Coverage of the Fund Sweep Up

https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2024/03/22/legal-advocates-oppose-234m-funding-cut-from-public-defense/

https://www.nylpi.org/resource/ilsf-sweep-organization-sign-on-letter-3-21-24/

https://nysba.org/nysba-supports-funding-of-the-indigent-legal-services-fund/

ILS Website

https://www.ils.ny.gov/node/7/ils-office

Email Patricia

Patricia.Warth@ils.ny.gov

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