Offices across the state struggle with caseloads so large that they have no choice but to put defendants on long waitlists, leaving them in jail until an attorney becomes available.

Source: https://www.propublica.org/article/louisiana-judges-ignored-prisoners-petitions-without-review-fifth-circuit

The shortage of caseworkers leads to higher caseloads because it might take longer to close out a case, Burns said.

Source: https://ktar.com/story/5555079/as-pandemic-unfolded-deaths-of-older-adults-in-pennsylvania-rose-steeply-in-abuse-or-neglect-cases/