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Description
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LEGAL SERVICES: Provides legal representation to income eligible individuals who have been arrested for a criminal offense and facing possible jail sentence.
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.
REQUIRED IN-TAKE DOCUMENTATION: Clients must bring the following documents to the interview: -1) Court Date -2) Summary of Charges or Summons (Charging documents) -3) Verification of income. 2 pay stubs (must be less than 30 days old).
If qualified, the client will immediately be appointed a public defender.
INCARCERATED CLIENT: Incarcerated clients first go through the Commissioner. 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.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Somerset County
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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
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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).
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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See notes.
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Normal Wait Times
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Juveniles will be seen immediately.
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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, Charles County Office of the Public Defender, Wicomico County Office of the Public Defender, Talbot 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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410-651-5320
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Main
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410-651-3271
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Main Email Address
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chasity.simpson@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Arch McFadden
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Main Contact Title
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Deputy Public Defender/Supervising Attorney
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Main Contact Phone
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410-651-3271
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Main Contact Email Address
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archibald.mcfadden@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Chasity Simpson
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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District Public Defender
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-651-3287
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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chasity.simpson@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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11785 Somerset Avenue
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