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Description
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PUBLIC COUNCIL: Provides legal representation for individuals with low or no income, who have been arrested or summoned for a jailable offense.
INTAKE PROCEDURES: 1) INCARCERATED CLIENT: Incarcerated clients first go through the diagnostic center at the Detention Center. After they have been classified according to area of incarceration, they are seen by a Public Defender.
2) "ON THE STREET" CLIENT: Clients who are out on bail or on their own recognizance must contact the Public Defender's Office. An interview MUST take place at least 10 working days before the scheduled court date. Clients must bring the following documents to the interview: charging documents (summary of charges, summons), court date, and verification of income including two pay stubs (must be less than 30 days old). If qualified, the client will immediately be appointed a public defender.
3) CLIENT SERVICES DIVISION: The Public Defender refers clients who may need extra advocacy during the trial to this division. The client may have mitigating circumstances, such as a history of substance abuse, mental illness or HIV, which would suggest the need for an alternative to incarceration. The client is evaluated and, if eligible, is returned to the courtroom with an advocate and expert witnesses.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Washington County
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Physical Address
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81 West Washington Street, Suite A Hagerstown MD 21740 United States
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Hours of operation: Mon: 8AM 5PM Tue: 8AM 5PM Wed: 8AM 5PM Thu: 8AM 5PM Fri: 8AM 5PM Mon: 8AM 5PM Tue: 8AM 5PM Wed: 8AM 5PM Thu: 8AM 5PM Fri: 8AM 5PM Mon: 8AM 5PM Tue: 8AM 5PM Wed: 8AM 5PM Thu: 8AM 5PM Fri: 8AM 5PM Mon: 8AM 5PM Tue: 8AM 5PM Wed: 8AM 5PM Thu: 8AM 5PM Fri: 8AM 5PM Mon: 8AM 5PM Tue: 8AM 5PM Wed: 8AM 5PM Thu: 8AM 5PM Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Low or no income individuals who have been accused of a crime or misdemeanor. See notes.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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No fees
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Documents Required
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Call for details.
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Volunteer Requirements
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Works with local high schools and colleges to recruit law students as interns.
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Volunteer Duties
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Duties vary.
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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, Cecil County Office of the Public Defender, Harford 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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81 West Washington Street, Suite A Hagerstown MD 21740 United States
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Toll Free Number
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877-430-5187
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Fax Number
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301-739-8061
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Intake
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301-791-4735
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Main Email Address
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cheryl.cogar@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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81 West Washington Street
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