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NC Redirects Legal Aid Funds | Raleigh News
North Carolina lawmakers are shifting critical legal aid funds from civil programs to boost indigent criminal defense, cutting off future IOLTA money for civil aid and capping it at $2 million annually — a move civil groups say could leave thousands without help for housing, domestic violence, and healthcare. While the state plans to raise criminal defense rates by up to $15 million yearly, critics warn this undermines vital services for vulnerable populations, arguing criminal defense should be funded separately from civil aid. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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