Tina Kotek: “It is also important we recognize the impacts and hardships this pandemic imposed on [adults in custody] and their…”

Despite our policy disagreement, we have never allowed it to interfere with our obligation to implement the law Congress enacted.

When people charged with crimes go without counsel, justice is delayed for defendants and for the communities harmed by crime.

A 66% reduction in unrepresented defendants is a turning point. The work is not done, and we will keep striving for improvement until every person needing counsel has an attorney.

This funding is one more win for providing more affordable housing and supportive services for Oregonians with disabilities and their families.