Court rules Oregon cannot penalize public defenders for refusing excessive caseloads

Published on: 02/20/2026

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On Friday, a judge ruled from the bench that the Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) cannot require public defense attorneys from Marion, Coos, and Curry co

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