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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: 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 at: (410)-295-8800 for further instruction.
---"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:
Robert F. Sweeney District Court Building
251 Rowe Boulevard
Room G68
Annapolis, MD 21404
410-260-1314
George M. Taylor Multi-Service Center
7500 Governor Ritchie Highway
Room 112
Glen Burnie, MD 21601
410-260-1817
The hours of operation for both commissioner office locations are 24 hours/7 days a week
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.
Clients 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
Upon receipt of a Final Approval by the commissioner’s office, you must contact the public defender’s office listed in the section of the Final Qualification marked “IMPORTANT” for further instruction and attorney information.
Clients 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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Physical Address
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Circuit Court Office 1700 Margaret Avenue
Annapolis MD
21401 United States
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Hours of operation:
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 crime or misdemeanor (based on income and other criteria, e.g. family size/med bills in extreme circumstances).
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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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Administration fee for adults is $50 and $25 for juveniles (17 and under).
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Documents Required
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See notes.
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Volunteer Requirements
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16 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Needed for clerical work 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, Glen Burnie
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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Mailing Address
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Circuit Court Office 1700 Margaret Avenue
Annapolis MD
21401 United States
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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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Sites offering this Program
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Circuit Court Office
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