Ken Sanchagrin
Executive Director of the Oregon Public Defense Commission and former interim leader of the agency, focused on reforms to address the state's public defense crisis and improve access to counsel.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 21min
New head of Oregon Public Defense Commission optimistic about the future of the embattled system
Ken Sanchagrin, Executive Director of the Oregon Public Defense Commission and long-time reformer, outlines efforts to repair Oregon’s strained public defense system. He discusses court timelines for representation and what dismissals mean. He explains challenges prosecutors face refiling cases and why shifting to full-time trial teams can help. He also covers recent funding, recruitment efforts, and realistic progress metrics.
