King County WA creates right to counsel for certain crime victim families

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02/01/2018, Legislation, Other subject area

In 2018, King County (Washington) passed an ordinance that provides family members of a person killed by police violence with a right to appointed counsel at inquest proceedings.  The attorneys will be provided by the County Department of Public Defense.  The Seattle Times has more.

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