In response to the election of a new District Attorney, L.A. County Public Defender Ricardo D. Garc\u00eda has issued the following statement:<\/p>\n
“As we prepare for the new District Attorney administration under the leadership of Nathan Hochman, our priority remains steadfast: protecting the rights of our clients and advocating for meaningful changes to the criminal legal system. I urge the incoming DA to prioritize addressing systemic injustices, reducing reliance on over incarceration, and ensuring fairness for all individuals facing prosecution. We work in an adversarial system, but I am committed to working constructively to drive reforms that are necessary for a more equitable and humane criminal legal system. The new DA has a unique opportunity to build on the recent progress made from prioritizing restorative approaches over punitive measures. I look forward to discussing with him how a focus on treatment and healing strengthens public safety.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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