华盛顿州将公设辩护人资金增加一倍,但各州仍然面临严重短缺和资金缺口。 Washington state doubles public defender funding, but counties still face severe shortages and funding gaps.

华盛顿立法机关为公设辩护人提供的资金增加了一倍,但地方政府仍然面临短缺和资金缺口。 Washington's legislature has doubled funding for public defenders, but local governments still face shortages and funding gaps. 国家的捐款仅占6%左右,使各州承担97%的费用。 The state's contribution is only around 6%, leaving counties to cover 97% of costs. 公设辩护人办公室努力招聘律师,造成被告的延迟,特别是在Yakima县等农村地区。 Public defender offices struggle to recruit attorneys, causing delays for defendants, particularly in rural areas like Yakima County. 该系统面临一场危机,如无进一步支持,可能导致破产。 The system faces a crisis that could lead to bankruptcy without further support.