Which statement correctly describes the trend in the representation of poor people accused of a felony or misdemeanor case that may result in incarceration?
A) More poor people are representing themselves.
B) More private attorneys are representing the poor.
C) More counties are establishing public defenders' offices to represent the poor.
D) The Texas Indigent Defense Commission has taken over the responsibility for providing attorneys for poor people.
E) More judges are giving legal advice to defendants during their trials.

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The trend is that more counties are establishing public defenders' offices to represent the poor. This is evidenced by the fact that many states have implemented reforms to improve indigent defense systems by establishing or expanding public defenders' offices.

Which Statement Correctly Describes the Trend in the Representation of Poor