NCJ Number
12738
Date Published
1974
Length
150 pages
Annotation
EVALUATION OF THE HISTORY, GROWTH, AND FUNCTIONAL WEAKNESSES AND STRENGTHS OF THE AGENCY.
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE OFFERS A HISTORY OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER AGENCY IN ALASKA. CHAPTER TWO DESCRIBES AND ANALYZES THE PUBLIC DEFENDER ACT. CHAPTER THREE EXAMINES FINANCES AND ADMINISTRATION. CHAPTER FOUR CONSIDERS THE QUALITY OF REPRESENTATION, AND CHAPTER FIVE PRESENTS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE'S OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT.