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Oregon Launches Plan to Support 3,799 Unrepresented Defendants

6/5/2025

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The Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) is taking bold steps to tackle the alarming rise of unrepresented defendants, now totaling 3,799. Under Interim Director Ken Sanchagrin, the new 12-month plan empowers seasoned attorneys to take on more cases and focuses on better data collection, aiming to strengthen legal support in six critically impacted counties.

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The Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) is taking bold steps to tackle the alarming rise of unrepresented defendants, now totaling 3,799. Under Interim Director Ken Sanchagrin, the new 12-month plan empowers seasoned attorneys to take on more cases and focuses on better data collection, aiming to strengthen legal support in six critically impacted counties.