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Massachusetts attorneys demand higher pay for indigent defense, citing court delays and shortages.
A new group, the Massachusetts Association of Private Appointed Counsel, has launched a campaign to increase pay for private attorneys representing 80% of the state’s indigent defendants, citing a crisis in the current compensation system that has led to attorney shortages and court delays.
Led by attorney Sean Delaney, the group includes defense attorneys, retired judges, and civil rights advocates who are urging the state legislature to address stagnant pay rates that have undermined access to legal representation.
Meanwhile, a coastal flood statement remains in effect for five Massachusetts counties through Saturday afternoon, with up to half a foot of flooding expected in low-lying coastal areas, particularly along the North Shore, prompting warnings against driving through flooded roads.
Los abogados de Massachusetts exigen un salario más alto para la defensa indigente, citando retrasos y escaseces en los tribunales.