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flag Washington state doubles public defender funding, but counties still face severe shortages and funding gaps.

flag Washington's legislature has doubled funding for public defenders, but local governments still face shortages and funding gaps. flag The state's contribution is only around 6%, leaving counties to cover 97% of costs. flag Public defender offices struggle to recruit attorneys, causing delays for defendants, particularly in rural areas like Yakima County. flag The system faces a crisis that could lead to bankruptcy without further support.

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