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Description
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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.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Worcester County
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Physical Address
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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
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Eligibility
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Indigent persons who have committed a crime or misdemeanor (based on income compared to Federal Poverty Guidelines).
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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Call for information.
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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, 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, Caroline County Office of the Public Defender, Garrett County
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Mailing Address
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101 West Green Street Snow Hill MD 21863 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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410-632-0943
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Main
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410-632-1951
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Main Email Address
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chasity.simpson@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Chasity Simpson
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Main Contact Title
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District Public Defender
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Main Contact Phone
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410-632-1951
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Main Contact Email Address
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chasity.simpson@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Chasity Simpson
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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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410-632-1951
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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chasity.simpson@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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101 West Green Street
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