How speedy trial rights work
And what we're reading this week
Criminal court backlogs delay trials while defendants spend longer in jail
For decades, courts have struggled to resolve criminal cases in recommended timeframes. In the pandemic, it’s even harder.
Hard Reset: How much does police overtime cost?
And why a fatal fire in Philadelphia is emblematic of the long wait for public housing
Amid a housing industry boom, renters are paying more for substandard homes
An Oklahoma bill would make it illegal for landlords to evict renters who file health and safety complaints
As jails suspend in-person visitation, expensive video and phone calls fill the void
Without face-to-face visitation, speaking with attorneys is less private in some jails