The new system allows the three magistrates to take the role of judges and set bail for people who are arrested for serious crimes. (Getty Images)
Two weeks ago, Jaye Duncan was the type of lawyer handling 100 cases at once.
As a Manchester public defender, Duncan represented dozens of clients, helping them to advocate for favorable bail conditions, enter plea agreements, and defend themselves against their charges. The caseload is the norm for judges, prosecutors, and attorneys in New Hampshire’s larger cities…