Is Kansas Public Defense on the Verge of a Crisis? w/Heather Cessna

Feb 4

Today, Hunter spoke once again with Heather Cessna, the Executive Director of the Kansas Board of Indigents’ Defense Services. This time, Hunter and Heather discuss how Kansas Public Defense could be close to collapsing due to a lack of lawyers and a legislature that has yet to properly address the issue.

Guest

Heather Cessna, Executive Director, Kansas Board of Indigents’ Defense Services

Resources:

Contact KBDIS

https://www.ksbids.gov/

Contact Heather

hcessna@sbids.org

Rural Justice Report

https://kscourts.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/News/2024-News-Releases/December-2024/Rural-Justice-Initiative-Committee-releases-report#:~:text=In%20its%20report%2C%20the%20committee,attorneys%20for%20every%201%2C000%20residents.

KBIDS Wellness Report

https://www.ksbids.gov/initiatives

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