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WebLA County Assistant Public Defender Winston Peters to social workers during Social Work Month. "There’s something in my DNA that I just felt that fighting for the …

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Law Office of the Public Defender Mental Health

WebThe Public Defender represents thousands of individuals annually in the Mental Health Court who are subject to criminal and/or civil mental health commitments throughout the …

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22 Jan RESTORING Clients to Health

WebThe so far 12-member LA County Public Defender team is integrating existing public health services into the system and working with justice partners to shift …

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County of Los Angeles

WebJuvenile. Attorneys in the Juvenile Division of the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office represent youth who appear in 19 courtrooms in seven different courthouses …

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Juvenile Mental Health Court

WebThe Office of the Public Defender continues to be actively involved in Juvenile Mental Health Court (JMHC). JMHC, which began operating in October 2001, is a …

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Law Office of the Public Defender CARE Project

WebBegun in 1999 with three attorneys, the Public Defender’s CARE Project is now looked upon as the gold standard for such programs. CARE operates within all seven juvenile …

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What you need to know (COVID-19)

WebPeople Experiencing Homelessness FAQ What you need to know (COVID-19) Los Angeles County Department of Public Health www.publichealth.lacounty.gov

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Law Office of the Public Defender Services

WebThe Los Angeles County Public Defender is a law office established and funded by the County of Los Angeles. The functions of the office are defined by the county charter and …

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What is Substance How to Get Help

WebSubstance Use Disorder, also known as addiction, is a brain disease that happens when regular use of alcohol or drugs causes harmful and self-destructive behavior, and it can …

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Law Office of the Public Defender Get in Touch

WebInformation: (833) 700-2812 Toll-Free or (213) 974-2811 TDD: (800) 801-5551 En Español: (213) 974-2828.

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23 Jan $1.2 Million Mental Health Diversion Grant

WebThe LA County Public Defender’s Office is the lead agency for a $1.2 million grant to divert people suffering from mental illness out of jails and into treatment.

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Treatment Courts

WebThe Veterans Court is an alternative sentencing court for veterans charged with felonies or felony probation violations. The program is a multi-agency collaborative effort of the …

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Law Office of the Public Defender COVID-19

WebRecord Clearing Events. In an effort to accommodate preventative wellness efforts for our volunteers and the community in light of COVID-19, Prop 47/Prop64 and …

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Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)

WebContact California’s Record Sealing Unit at DOJ, (916) 210-4047. Sex offender registry: (916) 210-3061 – to confirm removal from the registry. A tier one juvenile offender “is …

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Employment Opportunities

WebThe Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office offers a variety of opportunities for both established professionals and law students seeking to enter the fast paced and …

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17 Mar PD COVID-19 Update

Web17 Mar. PD COVID-19 Update. “I am fiercely advocating for the speedy release of clients from custody as a result of the current COVID-19 health crisis. I am in …

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15 Mar When aiding the mentally ill, the Public Defender soars

WebSince its inception in January 2016, more than 400 mentally ill and developmentally disabled inmates have benefited from this crucial service, significantly …

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AB109 PROBATION (SPA 8) Star View Behavioral Health …

WebWalk GUIDE TO OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Where to go for Treatment & Medication Refills DMH ACCESS Center (800) 854-7771 AB109 …

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23 Apr Let’s Break the Cycle

WebLet’s Break the Cycle. Homeless people living in tents near downtown LA at night. Young, ambitious and smart, 23-year-old Frederick* wanted to earn a degree in …

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