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Santa Cruz County Office of the Public Defender

WEBWelcome. As the first Public Defender of Santa Cruz County, I am honored to lead a team of defenders who are fiercely committed to client-centered representation. In all that we …

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Partnership for Accountability, Connection and Treatment

WEBPartnership for Accountability, Connection & Treatment (PACT) Court is a review court that partners with community service providers to help participants who struggle with …

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July 1, 2022, is Opening Day for the County’s First Office of the

WEBTuesday, May 31, 2022. On July 1, 2022, Santa Cruz County’s first Office of the Public Defender begins representing community members who have been accused of crimes …

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Collaborative Courts

WEBCollaborative Courts offer clients supportive services through a team-based approach involving the Court, Public Defender, Probation, Parole, County Behavioral Health, the …

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Meet the Public Defender

WEB420 May Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060. 315 Main Street Suite 204 Watsonville, CA 95076

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Defense of the Accused

WEBThe Office of the Public Defender defends persons accused of crimes in Santa Cruz County who cannot afford to hire an attorney to defend them. The public defense services that …

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Family Preservation Court

WEBFamily Preservation Court is a voluntary court program for families with an open dependency case and for non-minor dependents involved in Child Welfare. Family …

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Clean Slate Project

WEBClean Slate Project. Even a brief encounter with the criminal justice system can scar a person for life, making it difficult to get jobs, housing, public benefits, and immigration …

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Behavioral Health Court

WEBBehavioral Health Court (BHC) is a review court that supports participants with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. To be eligible for BHC, a …

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Record Clearance

WEBIf you were arrested or convicted in Santa Cruz County, were on probation here, or register as a sex offender here, our Clean Slate Program may be able to help you clear up your …

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Early Representation

WEBOur Early Representation Team contacts clients as soon after their initial contact with law enforcement as possible to provide advocacy and representation. Defenders visit clients …

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Holistic Defense

WEBHolistic defenders offer comprehensive legal representation, social work support, and advocacy tailored to each client’s unique experiences, goals, and needs. The four pillars …

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BENCH WARRANT RELIEF DAY

WEBThe free bench warrant relief day will be held on January 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Luna y Sol Family Center, located at 15 Madison Street in …

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