The Office of the Public Defender in Trenton, NJ is a government agency that provides legal representation to indigent individuals charged with indictable offenses and youth defendants accused of acts of juvenile delinquency. They also offer direct representation to children and youth in abuse and neglect cases, as well as representation to indigent parents and guardians facing abuse and neglect charges or the loss of parental rights.
In addition, the Office of the Public Defender handles appellate cases, providing representation to indigent individuals on appeal from their criminal convictions or adjudications of delinquency. They also have a Division of Mental Health Advocacy that offers legal representation for individuals with mental health issues in civil commitment and review hearings, as well as for individuals subject to guardianship proceedings and those found not guilty by reason of insanity.
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