MAP: More public defenders will be able to deny cases

By Patrick Sweet
September 28, 2010 | 10:33 p.m. CDT
The Missouri Office of Public Defender will allow three more districts to turn away new cases on Oct. 1. Two of the state's 33 districts area already allowed to turn away cases. The office said a tight budget will prevent some districts from adequately dealing with a large number of cases.
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