10: How did Colorado Build one of the Best Public Defense Systems? w/Doug Wilson
Colorado's Doug Wilson has worked in the public defense system for over 40 years, so to say he holds a boatload of knowledge is an understatement!
Colorado has one of the best models of public defense and Doug is one of the people responsible for that success.
In this episode, Doug explains how he worked with the Colorado legislature to create a system built on independence and increase their budget by over 40 million dollars.
You'll also hear about Colorado's weaknesses—poor determination standards, court fees, and a lack of community outreach.
However, Wilson continues to advocate for an…
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