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Description
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OVERVIEW: Provides legal representation to 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 want the defense of the Public Defender's Office.
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.
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 - Saint Marys County
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Physical Address
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Joseph D. Carter Building 23110 Leonard Hall Drive
Leonardtown MD
20650 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.
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 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 can be made, depending on need.
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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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Volunteer Requirements
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Interns needed.
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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, Somerset 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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P.O. Box 1509
Leonardtown MD
20650 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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301-475-4130
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301-880-2830
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Main Email Address
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klotridge@opd.state.md.us
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Sites offering this Program
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Joseph D. Carter Building
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