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Disparity Between Prosecution and Public Defense
Closing California’s Justice Funding Gap
Across California, counties spend almost $1 billion more on prosecution than on public defense each year—a gap that exists in every county. While prosecutors benefit from steady state funding and dozens of grant programs, public defenders are often left out, forced to handle rising caseloads with fewer resources.
Some state programs that fund both sides equally prove that fairer investment is possible. Matching prosecution funding with equal support for defense would ensure every Californian gets the representation and due process guaranteed by our Constitution—no matter where they live or how much they earn.