DOLLARS AND SENSE OF JUSTICE - A STUDY OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION AS IT RELATES TO THE DEFENSE FUNCTION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

• NCJ Number: 9454
• Author(s): B LYNCH; N E GOLDBERG
• Date Published: 1973
• Length: 35 pages
• Corporate Author: National Legal Aid and Defender Assoc
• Sale Source: National Legal Aid and Defender Assoc
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION, THE FUNDING OF THE COURT FUNCTION, AND THE DEFENSE OF THE INDIGENT CRIMINALLY ACCUSED.

Abstract

THIS REPORT EXAMINES THE LEGISLATION AND FUNDING PROGRAMS OF LEAA INCLUDING A FUNDING HISTORY OF LEAA FROM 1969 THROUGH 1971. THE FUNDING HISTORY STRESSES THE COURT FUNCTION. THE REPORT INQUIRES INTO FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FUNDING PATTERNS WHICH HAVE EXISTED. RECOMMENDATIONS AND GUIDELINES ARE PRESENTED FOR MAKING LEAA RESPONSIVE TO THE NEED FOR MORE PUBLIC DEFENDERS.