Office of the Public Defender, Cecil County

Resource Details

Description	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.

	Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Cecil County
Physical Address	170 East Main Street Elkton MD 21921 United States
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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

Program
Eligibility	Indigent persons who have committed a crime or misdemeanor.

Languages Offered	Accommodations can be made, depending on need.
Program Fees	No Fees.

Documents Required	Call for information.





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Contact Information
Mailing Address	170 East Main Street Elkton MD 21921 United States

Toll Free Number	877-430-5187




Fax Number	410-996-2860

Main	410-996-2850




Main Email Address	jason.ricke@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name	Jason Ricke
Main Contact Title	Deputy Public Defender
Main Contact Phone	410-996-2850
Main Contact Email Address	jason.ricke@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name	Tamara Stofa
Director or Senior Administrator Title	District Public Defender
Director or Senior Administrator Phone	410-996-2850
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address	tamara.stofa@maryland.gov
Sites offering this Program	170 East Main Street