New Jersey Office of the Public Defender
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1967 |
| Jurisdiction | New Jersey |
| Headquarters | 25 Market Street, Trenton, N.J. 08625 |
| Agency executive |
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| Website | http://www.nj.gov/defender/ |
The New Jersey Office of the Public Defender is an agency that is a part of the government of the state of New Jersey, in the United States.[1] The agency provides legal aid to "low income people charged with major crimes."[2]
The agency was first established in 1967. In 1974, the agency was incorporated into New Jersey Department of the Public Advocate.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "OPD STRUCTURE". New Jersey Office of the Public Defender. Retrieved 2 August 2010.
- ^ Miller, Melville D.; Holness, Leighton A. (1998). You and the Law in New Jersey: A Resource Guide. Rutgers University Press. p. 13. ISBN 978-0-8135-2532-7.
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