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Description
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LEGAL REPRESENTATION: Provides legal representation to income eligible individuals who have been arrested or summoned for a jailable offense.
INTAKE PROCEDURE:
---INCARCERATED CLIENT: Commissioners determine if the case is an eligible case and if the applicant is “indigent” based on the factors set forth in the 16-210 of the Criminal Procedure article. OPD is appointed provisionally for bail review until the qualification process is complete. Once the Applicant is determined to be eligible for OPD representation, the Commissioner’s Office notifies OPD of the requirement for representation by issuing a Qualification Certificate. The Qualification Certificate is provided to OPD Intake Depatment electronically through the PDE Portal. If a client has not seen a commissioner prior to incarceration, a family member or the client should contact the public defender’s office at: (410)-295-8800 for further instruction.
INTAKE DOCUMENTATION: These documents may be required by the Commissioner’s Office. The Public Defender’s office no longer require these documents. 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.
Individuals may complete the application prior to arriving at the commissioner’s office. Download the application at: http://www.courts.state.md.us/district/forms/general/dc099_102017wm.pdf
Individuals may apply at any District Court Commissioner’s Office in the state. A complete list can be found at: www.courts.state.md.us/district/directories/commissionermap.html
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Anne Arundel County
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Hours Of Operation
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Commissioner's Office is 24 hours/7 days a week.
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Indigent persons who have committed a misdemeanor or felony criminal offence (based on income and other criteria, e.g. family size /medical bills in extreme circumstances).
OPD determines eligibility of Applicants for representation in the following:
o Civil and criminal contempt
o VOPs (for Applicants not brought before a Commissioner; direct-commits; walk-ins)
o Child in Need of Assistance Cases (CINA) or Termination of Parental Rights
o Juvenile Court Cases
o Court of Special Appeals Cases & Court of Appeals Cases, if not previously qualified at the trial court level
o Post Conviction Cases, if not previously qualified at the trial level, appellate level, and the Applicant is no longer incarcerated.
o Motions for Modification, Health General (8-505/8-507) motions (when Applicant was previously represented by private counsel)
o Mental Health Cases where Applicant is committed to a mental health facility (involuntary commitment, NCR reviews, IST reviews)
o Parole Retakes/Violation of Parole
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Languages Offered
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Most accommodations can be made, depending on need.
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Program Fees
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Free
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Application Process
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May apply at any District Court Commissioner’s Office in the state. A complete list can be found at: www.courts.state.md.us/district/directories/commissionermap.html
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Volunteer Requirements
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16 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Clerical and law clerk assistance.
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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, 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
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Toll Free Number
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887-430-5187
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Fax Number
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(410) 974 2903
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Main
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410-295-8800
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Commissioner's Office
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410-260-1817
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Public Defender Intake Division
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410-295-8800
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Main Contact Name
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Tara Robb
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Main Contact Title
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Office Manager
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Main Contact Phone
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(410) 295-8800
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Main Contact Email Address
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tara.robb@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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Sites offering this Program
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7500 Governor Ritchie Highway
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