KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Kent County officials announced they will create its own Office of the Public Defender.
The county ended a contract with the Independent Defender’s Office to open a new office under county management.
Many parties expressed concerns the county would hire both the prosecutor and the public defender.
The county is hiring a full-time public defender. Apply online through Aug. 9.
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