State bar warns attorney shortage could lead to constitutional crisis

Photo by Michelle Stocker, The Capital Times
Photo by Michelle Stocker, The Capital Times

The State Bar of Wisconsin is calling the shortage of prosecutors and public defenders a "constitutional crisis" that could lead to the erosion of the right to a fair and speedy trial.

While the State Bar in a press release notes the issues "has been percolating for years," it also notes Dodge County DA Kurt Klomberg's resignation earlier this month underscores the problem.

"District Attorn...

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