I believe the trial courts are the gatekeeper for the public's first entry into the justice system.
Dick Durbin: “I believe the trial courts are the gatekeeper for the public's first entry into the justice system.”
On the recordJuly 14, 2010
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Durbin emphasizes the importance of trial courts in public confidence in the justice system.
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