A survey of inmates incarcerated in state and federal prisons in 1997 revealed that about __ percent of the state inmates and __ percent of the federal inmates were represented by a public defender or assigned counsel.

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The correct answer is that about 73 percent of state inmates and 60 percent of federal inmates were represented by a public defender or assigned counsel. This reflects the reliance on public defense systems for individuals who cannot afford private legal representation in the criminal justice system.

A Survey of Inmates Incarcerated in State and Federal Prisons