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Description
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REPRESENTATION: Provides legal representation to individuals who have been arrested or summoned for an offense which can lead to incarceration.
INTAKE PROCEDURE: --INCARCERATED CLIENT: Incarcerated individuals are interviewed to see if they are eligible for a public defender by the detention center. Commissioner Interviews occur at initial appearance or upon request.
--"ON THE STREET" CLIENT: Clients who are out on bail or on their own recognizance must contact the Commissioner's Office.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Howard County
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Hours of operation: Mon: 8:30AM 4:30PM Tue: 8:30AM 4:30PM Wed: 8:30AM 4:30PM Thu: 8:30AM 4:30PM Fri: 8:30AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Indigent persons who have been charged with a criminal offense, traffic misdemeanor, or contempt for which incarceration is being sought (based on income and other criteria, e.g. family size/med bills).
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Languages Offered
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Language Line.
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Program Fees
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None
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Application Process
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For incarcerated clients, must go through the detention center. Other's must apply through the commissioner's office.
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Documents Required
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Proof of income, two pay stubs (must be less than 30 days old), unemployment benefits, SSI, and any other source of income and court date and charging documents.
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Volunteer Requirements
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Students.
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Volunteer Duties
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Assist clients.
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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, 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, 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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410-480-7775
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Main
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410-480-7777
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Main Contact Name
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Evan Mattis
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Main Contact Title
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Office Manager
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Main Contact Phone
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410-480-7777
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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Sites offering this Program
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3451 Court House Drive
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