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MercTech -> RE: A Good Example of Good Journalism (5/25/2014 11:20:12 PM)
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This is an interesting subject. I had to call a legal eagle relative and get the inside take.
Yes, court costs have inflated like crazy over the last decade. And, a court appointed attorney is NOT working for free. A court appointed attorney is paid a flat rate by the court to represent and indigent accused. Where does the court get the money to pay court appointed attorneys? From the fund where the court costs go.
Hmmm, the court costs also go for court reporters, and bailiffs too.
Hmmm, so every accused is assessed a "court cost" to cover the cost of running a court.
I remember how chagrined my Uncle was when he took a disputed traffic ticket to court. Yep, it went all the way to trial. He was found not liable for the $75.00 speeding fine but only a $20.00 equipment violation and only had to pay the $150.00 to cover the court costs of the trial.
Yeah, something seems a bit odd about this situation.
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