Prison Action Network Offers Memo in Support

Prison Action Network (PAN) has submitted a bill memo in support of the Public Defense Act of 2009! We hope that other organizational endorsers of an Independent Public Defense Commission will do so as well.

In its memo, PAN reports that its relationships with incarcerated men and women have revealed many trial transcripts that show lack of adequate legal representation. Both clients and attorneys have complained of lack of time for attorneys and clients to talk about the case. Observing that many claims of innocence are justified, PAN adds: “Public safety is not served by the current state of our defense system.”

Other memos in support have already been submitted. The Campaign can assist organizations wishing to submit support memos; contact us at 518-465-0519, or here. Please ask your organization to submit a bill memo in support of A.8793/S.6002 today!