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Description
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LEGAL REPRESENTATION: Provides legal representation to low-income eligible individuals who have been arrested or summoned for a jailable offense.
INTAKE PROCEDURE:
1) 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.
2) "ON THE STREET" CLIENT: Clients who are out on bail or on their own recognizance must contact the Public Defender's Office (see locations at end of file). 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 business days before the court date.
INTAKE DOCUMENTATION: Clients must bring the following documents to the interview:
1) Charging documents (summary of charges, summons, court date)
2) Verification of income, if available
If qualified, the client will be assigned a public defender.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Calvert County
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Hours Of Operation
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Walk-in / Intake hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30AM-11:30AM and 1PM–3:30PM.
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 are charged with committing a crime or misdemeanor (based on income and other criteria, e.g. family size/medical bills)
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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$50 Administration fee. $25 for juvenile (not required to be paid prior to applying for services)
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Application Process
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Call for more information.
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Documents Required
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Call for more information.
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Volunteer Requirements
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This program use's student volunteers under certain conditions.
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Volunteer Duties
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Clerical, law clerk.
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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, 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, 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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410-535-8823
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Main
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443-550-6800
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Main Email Address
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sherron.mitchell@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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200 Duke Street
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