More than 1,200 children accused of serious crimes in Cuyahoga County since 2020 were defended by court-appointed lawyers who lacked state-mandated qualifications.
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their Cleveland newsletter and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook.More than 1,200 children accused of serious crimes in Cuyahoga County since 2020 were defended by court-appointed lawyers who lacked state-mandated qualifications, The Marshall Project - Cleveland found.
Attorneys can also ask to be exempt from the training and trial experience requirements if they prove they can provide high-quality, competent representation. None of the 46 attorneys reviewed by The Marshall Project - Cleveland asked for guidance or requested an exemption in recent years, the spokesperson said.
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