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Description
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LEGAL SERVICES: Provides legal representation to income eligible individuals who have been arrested or facing a possible jail sentence.
INTAKE PROCEDURE:
1) INCARCERATED CLIENT: Incarcerated clients first go through 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. 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. (Stubs must be less than 30 days old.)
3) Court Date.
If qualified, the client will immediately be appointed a public defender.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Queen Anne's County
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Physical Address
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120 Broadway
Centreville MD
21617 United States
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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 with an incarcerable offense. Eligibility is based on income compared to Federal Poverty Guidelines. DO NOT represent for civil matters or payable citations.
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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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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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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, St. Mary'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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PO Box 230
Centreville MD
21617 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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410-819-4030
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Main
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410-819-4020
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Main Email Address
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tamara.stofa@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Jason Ricke
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Main Contact Title
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Deputy District Public Defender
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Main Contact Phone
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410-819-4022
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Main Contact Email Address
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jason.ricke@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Tamara Stofa
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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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410-819-4022
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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tamara.stofa@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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120 Broadway
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