Right to Counsel Toolkit Origins

Thanks to the American Bar Endowment’s Opportunity Grant, CJI has created a Right to Counsel Toolkit as a self-help guide for people concerned that their court-appointed lawyer is not providing adequate representation. See below to learn what led to the development of the toolkit and check back soon for more information!

Dispute Over Indigent Representation Leads to Lawsuit
Former public defender Deaner at odds with judge, lawyer discipline board over contact with criminal defendant
Stephen Elliott
September 3, 2020
https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithinthewind/dispute-over-indigent-representation-leads-to-lawsuit/article_eaf0faee-825f-5f06-9221-bcdcada5f59c.html