Pierce

Exposed: Pierce County Attorney Linked to Unethical Practices at Local Treatment Clinics

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Pierce County, Washington – A recent investigation has revealed a troubling connection between a Pierce County lawyer and several substance abuse treatment clinics across western Washington, evidencing what state health investigators are calling “an extensive pattern of corrupt practices.” The involved attorney, along with one of the clinics, has been accused of failing to adequately serve their clients, compromising the integrity of treatment programs meant to assist individuals combating substance abuse issues. The gravity of these accusations highlights systemic issues within the specialized legal and health care services purportedly designed to support some of the … Read more

Pierce County Wraps Up Groundbreaking $100-a-Day Jury Pay Pilot, Eyes Long-Term Changes

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Tacoma, WA – Pierce County Superior Court recently concluded a significant pilot program that increased jury compensation to $100 per day from the standard $10 in an effort to evaluate whether higher pay could diversify jury pools and lessen barriers to jury service. The pilot, which began on October 14 of the previous year, is set to complete its final phase by mid-May after the last trials commence the week of April 14. The pilot program, backed by over $1.5 million in funding from the Washington State Legislature and support from the Washington State Supreme … Read more

Pierce County Ends $100 Daily Juror Pay Pilot, Plans Study on Increased Compensation’s Impact on Jury Diversity

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Tacoma, Wash. – The recent juror pay initiative in Pierce County, which significantly increased daily compensation for jurors, is scheduled to end soon. Launched on October 14 last year, the pilot program raised the daily pay from $10 to $100 in an effort to make jury duty more accessible and diverse. The program will see its last group of high-paid jurors the week of April 14, with complete closure expected by mid-May. This initiative, backed by the Washington State Legislature and the Washington State Supreme Court Minority and Justice Commission, allocated over $1.5 million to … Read more