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February 11, 2025

STATEMENT: Public Defender Ricardo D. García on the proposed legislation to address wildfire-related offenses

Statement by L.A. County Public Defender Ricardo D. García on the proposed legislation to address wildfire-related offenses
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October 24, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE: Public Defender’s Office, County Justice Leaders, and LA Mission College Launch New Program to Empower Justice-Involved Youth Through Education

Public Defender’s Office, County Justice Leaders, and LA Mission College Launch New Program to Empower Justice-Involved Youth Through Education
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October 22, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE: LACPDO Receives County Quality and Productivity Commission’s Gold Eagle Award

LACPDO Receives County Quality and Productivity Commission’s Gold Eagle Award
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October 1, 2024

Media Release: LA County Rapid Diversion Program Shows Remarkable Success in Helping Individuals with Behavioral Health Challenges, New RAND Report Reveals

LA County Rapid Diversion Program Shows Remarkable Success in Helping Individuals with Behavioral Health Challenges, New RAND Report Reveals
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August 14, 2024

Media Release: LA County Public Defender’s Office Commissions RAND Corporation To Study Attorney Workloads

Los Angeles County Public Defender Ricardo D. García has announced that the RAND Corporation will conduct a study of attorney workloads within the Public Defender's office
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