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Victim of a crime looking for
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Your rights as a victim of a violent crime
- If you are a survivor of domestic violence, there are many resources for emergency and legal assistance.
- If you are a victim/witness of a crime, Maryland has a number of government and non profit resources to help.
- Are you a victim of identity theft?
- Information from the District Court of Maryland for those who wish to press charges against someone.
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Inmate Grievance Office
Reviews complaints files by prisoners in the custody of the Division of Correction or Patuxent Institution. Determines whether or not to schedule a complaint for a hearing. Grievances must be in writing to 115 Sudbrook Lane, Suite 200, Pikesville, MD 21208. (410)-318-6000
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The assistance of the Public Defenders Office is for jailable offenses or those with a fine of more than 9500 only. You must meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines to be assisted by a Public Defender (unless you can show good cause). You must also pay a $50 administrative fee. (Comar 14.06.03.07).You can contact the Public Defenders Office in your county or any offices to see if you qualify for their assistance.  You must apply at least 10 workings days before your trial date. There are several things you need to bring when you meet with a Public Defender:
- Have a copy of your charging document with you;
- If you are employed, you must bring two pay stubs that are no more than 30 days old;
- If you are currently receiving Social Security, bring your budget letter;
- If you receive public assistance of any kind, bring your budget letter;
- If you are unemployed and do not receive assistance, bring a letter from the person who supports you verifying that you do not work. Be sure the letter includes your name, address, and phone number.
If you attempt to receive the assistance of the Public Defender by falsely representing your financial status, you may be fined up to $1000 dollars and face imprisonment. (Md. Crim Law Ann. Code § 8-521)
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Source: Maryland Legal Assistance Network |
Last date review (no legal content) 6/28/05(MLAN/AC) |
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