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I'd have no problem with material witness warrants and mailing as long as the witness gets independent outside counsel paid for by the prosecutor's office. They
by fencepost 10y ago
I'd have no problem with material witness warrants and mailing as long as the witness gets independent outside counsel paid for by the prosecutor's office. They must not be used to drive up costs and workloads on the public defender offices, particularly in Louisiana where they're so underfunded and overworked already.
- cperciva 10y agoI'd add another requirement: They should get the same "can't be fired for missing work" rules as people summoned for jury duty. Whether you're a juror or a witness, you're being required to perform a public service; there's no justification for having different rules.
- Broken_Hippo 10y agoNor should your family starve for not producing income from said job. Just as important, you shouldn't lose your children - I'm guessing this happens if you are a single parent.