ACP coordinates the assignment of attorneys to represent individuals who cannot afford to retain an attorney in various Criminal and Family Court matters.
New York is exploring different ways artificial intelligence could be used in its state court system, per the judiciary’s $3.2 billion budget request. ... See MoreSee Less
🎄 A special moment from our annual holiday celebration 🎄We were proud to recognize these outstanding Defenders at the Onondaga County Assigned Counsel Program’s annual celebration of excellence.We are incredibly grateful for the professionalism, integrity, and humanity our Defenders bring to this work, not just tonight, but all year long. ... See MoreSee Less
The next front in the war to roll back criminal justice reform was supposed to be juveniles. With a new mayor and a new study casting doubt on the premise, is it still?
A group of over 220 organizations launched a new coalition this week to defend against any potential attempt to roll back the state’s Raise the Age law, which prevents the state from prosecuting 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. ... See MoreSee Less