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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.
-Incarcerated Client: Incarcerated clients first go through the diagnostic center at 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.
-"On the Street" Client: Clients who are out on bail or on their own recognizance must contact their 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 full 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). If qualified, the client immediately will be appointed a public defender.
-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 - Caroline County
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Physical Address
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300 Market Street Suite 103 Denton MD 21629 United States
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Hours Of Operation
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Excluding state holidays.
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 been charged with a criminal offense.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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Determined by court commissioner.
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Documents Required
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Charging documents (summary of charges, summons), and verification of income (two pay stubs within the last 30 days).
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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, Howard 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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300 Market Street Suite 103 Denton MD 21629 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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410-479-5715
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Main
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410-479-5756
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Main Email Address
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christopher.mayer@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Christopher Mayer
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Main Contact Title
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Office Manager
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Main Contact Phone
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410-479-5756
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Main Contact Email Address
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christopher.mayer@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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410-479-5756
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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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300 Market Street
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