The Case for Community Defense in New Orleans


 

Publication Date: December 2006

Publisher: Brennan Center for Justice

Author(s): Chris Muller

Research Area: Justice

Keywords: Criminal Justice; Community Oriented Defender Network; Sentencing Reform

Type: Report

Coverage: Louisiana

Abstract:

In this article, Chris Muller examines New Orleans's inadequate system of public defense. He concludes that in order to repair itself, New Orleans must “work from the outset to establish a model community defender office that will address clients’ needs inside and outside the courtroom.”