Spending bill would boost court security, public defenders

The increase would come as judiciary officials have raised serious concerns about threats facing federal judges.

Court Security, Defenders See Funding Hike in Bipartisan Deal

Congressional spending leaders agreed to increase funding this fiscal year for federal public defenders and court security ...
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Humboldt County supervisors move to end security screenings at courthouse doors

"We do not have to screen everyone through a metal detector that goes into court. That's not laid out in the law," Sheriff ...
Albuquerque Journal

Court, BCSO air difference on courthouse security to lawmakers

Court officials told lawmakers Thursday that reduced security staffing at the Bernalillo County Courthouse endangers both the public and staff. Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office officials responded ...
Yahoo

BCSO, courts spar over security at the state's busiest courthouse

Jul. 21—A dispute over security at the Bernalillo County Courthouse spilled into public view Monday when sheriff's officials denied an allegation by court officials that the agency has scaled back ...
The Daily Record (Maryland)

Baltimore sheriff raises alarm on court security underfunding

Last week, in front of a judge and jury during a murder trial in the Baltimore City Circuit Court, three individuals attempted to attack the defendant. While they were quickly subdued and arrested, ...