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Full Resource Name:
Public Defender's Office in Charlotte County
Address
350 E. Marion Ave, Ste A-1099
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-2181
AKA:
20th Judicial Circuit/PD/APD
Description:
The Public Defender's Office in Charlotte County is the local branch office of the 20th Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office, and is the agency responsible for defending criminal cases for those who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. A person facing a Baker Act hearing -- an involuntary mental health commitment proceeding -- also is entitled to representation by a public defender. All attorneys in this office are assistant public defenders. The elected Public Defender, Kathleen A. Smith, is based in the Fort Myers office.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
350 E. Marion Ave, Ste A-1099
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Mailing
PO Box 510304
Punta Gorda, FL 33951-0304
Contacts
Kathleen Smith
Phone Numbers
Main Number
(941) 637-2181
Fax
(941) 505-4702
Legal Status:
State
Services
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Description
The Public Defender's Office in Charlotte County is the local branch office of the 20th Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office, and is the agency responsible for defending criminal cases for those who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. A person facing a Baker Act hearing -- an involuntary mental health commitment proceeding -- also is entitled to representation by a public defender. All attorneys in this office are assistant public defenders. The elected Public Defender, Kathleen A. Smith, is based in the Fort Myers office.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday
Eligibility
Call for more info
Fees
$50, but you cannot be denied assistance if you are unable to pay. The fee is paid, or a payment plan arranged, at the Charlotte County Clerk of the Courts office on the first floor of the Charlotte County Justice Center.
Intake Procedure
To be screened for a public defender, contact: Pre-Trial Services, 1st Floor Charlotte County Justice Center 350 E. Marion Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
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