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Why Wisconsin Courts Need More Prosecutors, Public Defenders

Wisconsin counties have too few attorneys to keep the criminal justice system running.

Aired 01/12/2023 | Rating TV-G

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Why Wisconsin Courts Need More Prosecutors, Public Defenders

Clip: Season 2100 Episode 2127 | 6m 31sVideo has Closed Captions

Wisconsin counties have too few attorneys to keep the criminal justice system running.

Due to the low pay and high stress of these positions, counties around the state do not have enough attorneys to keep the criminal justice system running at a speedy pace, particularly in rural areas.

Aired 01/12/2023 | Rating TV-G

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