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Oregon public defense backlog drops 66%, Governor Kotek says
Oregon public defense backlog drops 66%, Governor Kotek says
Oregon public defense backlog drops 66%, Governor Kotek says

Published on: 09/09/2026

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SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s public defense crisis is showing signs of improvement, with the number of defendants waiting for an attorney dropping 66% over the past year, according to Governor Tina Kotek. When Kotek appointed Ken Sanchagrin to lead the Oregon Public Defense Commission in April 2025, more than 4,000 defendants statewide were without legal

News Source : https://ktvz.com/news/crime-courts/2026/09/09/oregon-public-defense-backlog-drops-66-governor-kotek-says/

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