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Office of the State Public Defender Policies

  • 100 Public Defender Operations
  • 200 General Operations
  • 500 Human Resources
  • Practice Standards
100 Public Defender Operations
  • Policy 101 - Agency Communications and Decision-Making Structure
  • Policy 102 – Agency Mission and Vision
  • Policy 105 - Eligibility Determination
  • Policy 107 - File Destruction
  • Policy 110 - Client Grievance
  • Policy 115 - Judge Substitutions
  • Policy 125 - Pre Approval of Costs
  • Policy 130 - Contract Services
  • Policy 133 - Six Month Rule
  • Policy 135 - Evaluating Contract Council
  • Policy 140 - Witness Fees
  • Policy 145 - Lodging
200 General Operations
  • Policy 201 - Ethical Case Management
  • Policy 210 - Required Reporting
  • Policy 220 - Vehicle Management
  • Policy 225 - Cellular Devices
  • Policy 226 - Office Stipend
  • Policy 230 - Media Policy
  • Policy 235 - Public Participation
  • Policy 240 - Social Media Policy
500 Human Resources
  • Policy 501 – Agency Employee Conduct
  • Policy 504 - Reimbursement for Personal Vehicle Use
  • Policy 510 - Overtime and Comp Time
  • Policy 511 - Alternate Work Schedule
  • Policy 520 – Agency Shared Building Environment Policy
  • Policy 525 - Pro Bono
  • Policy 530 - Workplace Safety
  • Policy 535 - Release of Information
  • Policy 545 - Telework
Practice Standards
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  • OPD Practice Standards Index

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Providing the most compassionate and expert defense of clients and the Constitution.

VISION

Creating expert teams of advocates for justice, bringing respect and dignity to our clients to achieve holistic and equitable outcomes.


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