AAC Report: Right to Counsel in Arkansas

AAC Releases Report: The Right to Counsel in Arkansas

The Arkansas Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has released a report summarizing public testimony and meetings on access to counsel for indigent defendants in Arkansas. The report examines the state’s public defender system and the impact of disparities related to race, gender, disability, and other factors within the criminal justice system.

The report highlights issues such as excessive caseloads and limited resources while providing recommendations to enhance access to legal counsel and safeguard civil rights.

Reference Links:

• Press Release:
  https://www.usccr.gov/news/2024/arkansas-advisory-committee-releases-report-right-counsel-arkansas
• Full Report:
  https://www.usccr.gov/reports/2024/right-counsel-arkansas