Office of the Public Defender, Prince George's County
www.opd.state.md.us/prince-georges

From agency: Maryland Office of the Public Defender
Resource Details
Description 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 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 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 if paid bi-weekly/ 4 pay stubs if paid weekly (must be less than 30 days old), or benefits letter.
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.

2ND SITE: HYATTSVILLE OFFICE: 4990 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville MD,  20781 Room 345
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Prince George's County
Physical Address 14735 Main Street Suite 272B
Upper Marlboro MD
20772 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
Program
Eligibility Indigent persons who have committed a crime or misdemeanor (based on income and other criteria, e.g. family size/med bills)
Languages Offered Accommodations can be made, depending on need.
Program Fees $50 Administration fee. $25 for juveniles.
Documents Required Call for information.
Normal Wait Times 24 hours or less.
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Contact Information
Mailing Address 14735 Main Street Suite 272B
Upper Marlboro MD
20772 United States
Toll Free Number 887-430-5187
Fax Number 301-952-9078
Main 301-952-2159
Main Email Address jaime.miller@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name Tjuana Desper
Main Contact Title Office Manager
Main Contact Phone 301 952 2159
Director or Senior Administrator Name Melissa Pryce
Director or Senior Administrator Title District Public Defender
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 301 952 2159
Sites offering this Program 14735 Main Street