Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Laura Denvir Stith is relinquishing her position in a couple weeks, as is tradition.
Before handing off the title to Missouri Supreme Court Judge William Price, Stith talked with reporters about a multitude of topics. Included in the mix was legislation giving public defenders a great role in controlling their caseload.
The legislation - which has yet to be signed by Gov. Jay Nixon - sparked concern among prosecutors. I asked Stith about the bill's impact on the criminal justice system. Here's a clip:
Before handing off the title to Missouri Supreme Court Judge William Price, Stith talked with reporters about a multitude of topics. Included in the mix was legislation giving public defenders a great role in controlling their caseload.
The legislation - which has yet to be signed by Gov. Jay Nixon - sparked concern among prosecutors. I asked Stith about the bill's impact on the criminal justice system. Here's a clip:
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