If You Cannot Afford an Attorney, None Will Be Appointed for You: Exploring Rates Of Representation by Counsel in Texas Misdemeanor Courts

Access to Justice
Written By Rulo Strategies

Examines how right to counsel is implemented in Texas misdemeanor courts. Rural and poorer counties have higher non-representation rates, but local policy decisions (e.g., public defender offices, eligibility criteria) significantly affect appointment rates.

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