Office of the Public Defender, Worcester County
www.opd.state.md.us

From agency: Maryland Office of the Public Defender
Resource Details
Description LEGAL REPRESENTATION: Provides legal representation to income eligible individuals who have been arrested or summoned for a jailable offense or a fine greater than $500.

-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. Clients must see the Commissioner first.

-"ON THE STREET" CLENT: Offers legal representation to income eligible 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 docmentation 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 that must be less than 30 days old).
3) Court Date.

If qualified, the client will immediately be appointed a public defender. 

-CLIENT SERVICES DIVISION: Provides extra advocacy to clients who may need during the trial. 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. Must be referred by their public defender. The client is evaluated and, if eligible, is returned to the courtroom with an advocate and expert witnesses.
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Worcester County
Physical Address 101 West Green Street
Snow Hill MD
21863 United States
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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
Program
Eligibility Indigent persons who have committed a crime or misdemeanor (based on income compared to Federal Poverty Guidelines).
Languages Offered Accommodations possible.
Program Fees Call for information.
Documents Required Call for information.
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Contact Information
Mailing Address 101 West Green Street
Snow Hill MD
21863 United States
Toll Free Number 877-430-5187
Fax Number 410-632-0943
Main 410-632-1951
Main Email Address chasity.simpson@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name Chasity Simpson
Main Contact Title District Public Defender
Main Contact Phone 410-632-1951
Main Contact Email Address chasity.simpson@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name Chasity Simpson
Director or Senior Administrator Title District Public Defender
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-632-1951
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address chasity.simpson@maryland.gov
Sites offering this Program 101 West Green Street