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Description
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LEGAL SERVICES: Provides legal representation to income eligible individuals who have been arrested or summoned for a jailable offense.
INTAKE PROCEDURE:
- INCARCERATED CLIENT: Incarcerated clients first go through the diagnostic center at the Detention Center. After they have been classified by area of incarceration, they are interviewed to see if they are eligible for a public defender.
"ON THE STREET" CLIENT: Clients who are out on bail or on their own recognizance must contact the Public Defender's Office. They should contact the nearest office by telephone to ascertain what documentation they need to bring to the office for the interview to prove income-eligibility. The interview MUST take place at least 10 working days before the court date. If qualified, the client will immediately be appointed a public defender.
INTAKE DOCUMENTATION: Clients must bring charging documents, verification of income with 2 pay stubs (must be less than 30 days old) and the court date.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Cecil County
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Indigent persons who have been charged with a crime or misdemeanor that is punishable by jail.
Eligibility: Adult: Yes; Teen: Yes; Child: Yes; Family: Yes; Female: Yes; Male: Yes;
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations can be made, depending on need.
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Program Fees
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No Fees.
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Application Process
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See notes.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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Office of the Public Defender, Baltimore City
Office of the Public Defender, Baltimore County
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, 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
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Toll Free Number
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877-430-5187
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Fax Number
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410-996-2860
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Main
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410-996-2850
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Main Email Address
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derrick.johnson@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Derrick Johnson
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Main Contact Title
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Deputy Public Defender
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Main Contact Phone
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410-996-2850
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Main Contact Email Address
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derrick.johnson@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Tamara Stofa
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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District Public Defender
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-996-2850
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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tamara.stofa@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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170 East Main Street
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