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Public Defender Office Performance
Summary
Public Defender Taylor Dunn reported the county jail population is down more than 50% since 2012, juvenile detention down over 90%, and crime down 35% — while his office handles 70% of criminal cases with an 82% staff retention rate.
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Indigent residents facing criminal charges, and taxpayers who save on incarceration costs.
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