Office of the Public Defender, Baltimore County

Resource Details

Description	OVERVIEW: Provides legal representation to income eligible individuals who have been arrested or summoned for a criminal offense. SERVICES: 1) INCARCERATED CLIENT: Incarcerated clients will first meet with a commissioner to determine eligibility. If a client has not seen a commissioner prior to incarceration, a family member or the client should contact the public defender’s office for further instruction. 2) "ON THE STREET" CLIENT: Clients who are out on bail, on the own recognizance, or charged with a jailable offense must contact one of the following District Court Commissioner’s Offices at: District Court of Maryland 8914 Kelso Drive Essex, MD 21221-3135 District Court of Maryland 900 Walker Avenue Catonsville, MD 21228-5380 The hours of operation for both commissioner office locations are 24 hours/7 days a week INTAKE DOCUMENTATION: Clients must bring identification, case number (s), charging documents (summary of charges, summons), and verification of income for the last 30 days (2 pay stubs if paid biweekly, 4 if paid weekly). If no income, bring award letters (social security, food stamps, or other public assistance) to the interview. Clients may complete the application prior to arriving at the commissioner’s office.

	Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Baltimore County


Hours Of Operation	See application process. Mon: 8AM 4:30PM Tue: 8AM 4:30PM Wed: 8AM 4:30PM Thu: 8AM 4:30PM Fri: 8AM 4:30PM

Program
Eligibility	Indigent persons who are charged with a crime or misdemeanor (based on income and other criteria, e.g. family size/med bills)

Languages Offered	Accommodations possible.
Program Fees	NONE.
Application Process	Walk-ins only, Mon-Fri, 8AM-4PM. See notes for documentation required.
Documents Required	Call for information.





Programs at this agency	Office of the Public Defender, Baltimore City Office of the Public Defender, Anne Arundel County, Glen Burnie Office of the Public Defender, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis Office of the Public Defender, Carroll County Office of the Public Defender, Cecil County Office of the Public Defender, Harford County Office of the Public Defender, Washington County Office of the Public Defender, Allegany County Office of the Public Defender, Frederick County Office of the Public Defender, Dorchester County Office of the Public Defender, Calvert County Office of the Public Defender, Charles County Office of the Public Defender, Wicomico County Office of the Public Defender, Talbot County Office of the Public Defender, Somerset County Office of the Public Defender, St. Mary's County Office of the Public Defender, Queen Anne's County Office of the Public Defender, Prince George's County Office of the Public Defender, Montgomery County Office of the Public Defender, Howard County Office of the Public Defender, Caroline County Office of the Public Defender, Garrett County Office of the Public Defender, Worcester County

Contact Information


Toll Free Number	877-430-5187




Fax Number	410-769-7882

Main	410-324-8979
Essex- District Court	410-512-2328
Catonsville-District Court	410-512-2533



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Sites offering this Program	200 Washington Avenue