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What kinds of cases does the Office of Public Defender handle?

April 26, 2017cases defender Office public

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What kinds of cases does the Office of Public Defender handle?

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A. Attorneys from the Office of Public Defender represent adults charged with crimes (misdemeanor or felony) or violations of probation; and minors (persons under 18) charged in the juvenile court. Public defenders do not represent persons accused of traffic violations or any code infraction which cannot result in a jail sentence. Finally, public defenders are also sometimes appointed for representation of persons potentially subject to LPS proceedings under the relating to involuntary civil mental health commitments. Q.