"Fines, fees and court costs are a part of criminal justice systems around the country, but Louisiana public defenders depend and rely on such costs to a dangerous degree."
Lacking land, Civil District Court meets with potential contractors, asks for building concepts.
"The message from those who would gouge funding for the program could not be clearer: 'We like things the way they are.' ”
Even arrestees rated as low-risk must go to a bail bondsman or post bail themselves.
Still to be decided: Who pays for the consent decree — city or sheriff — and how?
On Tuesday, the state is supposed to reveal the expiration date for its lethal injection drug.
Engelhardt's probe has already expanded our understanding of misconduct by Justice officials in both Washington and New Orleans. There may be more to come.
Lawyers say the state should respond by Oct. 1 because Christopher Sepulvado's execution is set for Nov. 5.
The IRS flagged a Florida city, which also handles its officers' off-duty work, for not withholding taxes.
