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Description
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OVERVIEW: Provides legal representation to those who may not otherwise be able to afford legal representation.
SERVICES: 1) LEGAL SERVICES: Provides legal representation to income eligible individuals who have been arrested or summoned for a criminal offense with the possibility of incarceration.
INTAKE PROCEDURE:
1) INCARCERATED CLIENT: Incarcerated clients are initially interviewed at the Detention Center's diagnostic 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 working days before the court date.
INTAKE DOCUMENTATION: Clients must bring the following documents to the interview:
1) Charging documents (summary of charges, summons). 2) Verification of income. 2 pay stubs (must be less than 30 days old). 3) Court Date.
If qualified, the client will immediately be appointed a public defender.
2) 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 - Charles County
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Physical Address
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101 Catalpa Drive Suite 102A La Plata MD 20646 United States
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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.
Fri: 8AM 5PM Thu: 8AM 5PM Wed: 8AM 5PM Tue: 8AM 5PM Mon: 8AM 5PM
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Physical Location Description
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Southern Maryland Trade Center
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Eligibility
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Indigent persons who have committed a crime or misdemeanor (based on income and other criteria, family size/med 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 juveniles.
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Normal Wait Times
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Varies
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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, Calvert 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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101 Catalpa Drive Suite 102A La Plata MD 20646 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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301-392-3851 & 301-392-3212
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Main
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301-539-7330
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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 Kent Avenue
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