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Public defenders are court appointed counsel, and are paid by the state or county in which they are employed. You do not pay fees to retain a PD.
In some states, the court may order you to pay restitution to the state/county in the form or some or all of your PD fees, if you are found guilty. These fees are not refunded, and become a condition of your probation.
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What is the duration of The Public Defender?
The duration of The Public Defender is 1.15 hours.
When was The Public Defender created?
The Public Defender was created on 1931-08-01.
Can a public defender represent the victim and defendant?
Of course not! A public defender is paid by the public and represents the defendant.
Can you get overdraft fees refunded?
Overdraft fees can be refunded by calling the bank and asking them who accepts legal paperwork on behalf of the bank, because you intend to take them to small claims court and get your money back.The bank will usually refund the overdraft fees within a few days because it would cost them more to defend themselves in court than it would be to refund your fees.
What are a public defender's responsibilities within the courtroom?
The responibilities of a public defender in a courtroom is that they love to drink coffee.♥
The public defender system was started where in 1914?
The public defender system was established in Los Angeles in 1914 by attorney Clara Shortridge Foltz. She was the first woman admitted to the California Bar and is considered a pioneer in the legal profession for her role in creating the public defense system to provide legal representation for those who could not afford it.
Can you replace public defender in California?
In most states, you must petition the court if you want to change your public defender. That's because the court appoints the public defender, so only the court can make a change. That's true in California if your public defender is a court-appointed lawyer and not a member of the Public Defender's Office for your county. But in some California counties with large Public Defender's Offices, the office may let you switch lawyers. Napa County is an example; click the first related link and look for the answer to the question "I don't like my Deputy Public Defender. How do I get a new one?" You will have to check with your county's Public Defender Office. You can find their contact information at the second related link; just scroll down to your county and look for the "Public Defender" link.
Can you change your public defender if you don't think he is doing a good job in Tx?
In Texas - or any other state - you can't change your public defender if you don't think he is doing a good job. Only the judge can change your public defender, so you would have to convince the judge that the public defender is not doing a good job. See the first related link below for an example of this from the Dallas County Public Defender's Office (scroll down to the question "Can I fire my Assistant Public Defender?"). I found this at the second related link, which has links to Public Defender offices in several counties; you can call those offices and ask about their local procedures.
Who can assign a public defender?
court
What are the release dates for Public Defender - 1954 Knock-Out Pills?
Public Defender - 1954 Knock-Out Pills was released on: USA: 1954
How much does a public defender make a year?
The yearly salary for a public defender will depend on the city, state, and experience. On average, a public defender can make anywhere from $30,000 up to $100,000 or more a year. Larger cities will pay the public defenders more money.
When should a Judge appoint a Public Defender?
In California, public defenders are assigned by the judge during the defendant's first court appearance, which is called an arraignment. Public defenders are only assigned to defendants who can't afford to hire a lawyer, so the defender has to complete a financial form. If the judge or the public defender determines that the defendant can't afford a lawyer, the judge will assign a public defender at that time. However, it is possible to obtain the services of a public defender before the arraignment. If the defendant is being questioned or put in a lineup, and can't afford a lawyer, the police will arrange for a public defender to be present, or allow the defendant to call the Public Defender's Office. If the defendant has been charged with a crime but is not in custody, he or she can visit the Public Defender's Office at any time. But the public defender assigned by the judge may not be the same person the defendant before arraignment. The first related link is the Los Angeles Public Defender's Office, which has good information about their process (click the FAQ menu item). Other county Public Defender offices may have different procedures. The second related link has links to all Public Defender offices in California.
