While “Night Court” just wrapped its third season ... During her first day on the job, the assigned public defender quits, leaving Abby with no choice but to find a replacement—so she ...

About 35% of the county's jail releases happen between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., according to the report. Alameda and San Mateo counties' late-night jail releases are at 10% and Contra Costa at 17%. The ...

It’s just wrong.” Lags in Yakima County’s court system reflect a breaking point in the state’s public defense system. A shortage of public defenders leaves indigent defendants waiting ...