Because most juveniles lack financial resources to hire an attorney, the court will usually appoint the public defender to represent a minor at his or her first court appearance. In Juvenile Court, the public defender provides legal representation to minors charged with a crime and adults in dependency cases.
The Office of the Public Defender is dedicated to preserving the constitutional rights of its clients.
30/06/18 Oc Public Defender New Leaf Program OrangeĪ Deputy Public Defender reviews cases with juveniles When a person lacks the resources to hire an attorney, the law requires the appointment of counsel for defendants in criminal cases, minors in Juvenile Court cases, parents in dependency cases, and for a variety of persons in mental health cases.
