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Full Resource Name:
Second Judicial Circuit, Franklin Public Defender's Office
Address
33 Commerce St
Franklin County Courthouse
Apalachicola, FL 32320-1733
(850) 653-9506
Description:
*Legal representation in felony and misdemeanor cases, juveniles charged with delinquency and adjudications, mental health commitment cases, and criminal appeals for clients determined to be indigent in court
*Veterans Treatment Court: Leon County office represents qualified veterans charged with misdemeanors and non-serious felonies; extensive treatment for substance abuse and other issues offered; veterans from outside the 2nd circuit may ask to be transferred into it
Intake Process:
Clients are referred by the Court
Program Fees:
$50 application fee
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Clients must be determined to be indigent in court before Public Defender can begin representation
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 22, 2023
Address Listings
Mailing
33 Commerce St
Franklin County Courthouse
Apalachicola, FL 32320-1733
Physical (Primary)
33 Commerce St
Franklin County Courthouse
Apalachicola, FL 32320-1733
Contacts
General Email
Phone Numbers
1. Main Number, Franklin County
(850) 653-9506
2. Public Defender Administration Leon County
(850) 606-1000
Services
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Description
*Legal representation in felony and misdemeanor cases, juveniles charged with delinquency and adjudications, mental health commitment cases, and criminal appeals for clients determined to be indigent in court *Veterans Treatment Court: Leon County office represents qualified veterans charged with misdemeanors and non-serious felonies; extensive treatment for substance abuse and other issues offered; veterans from outside the 2nd circuit may ask to be transferred into it
Hours
8AM-5PM, M-F
Required Documents
Arrest tickets and relevant charging documents
Eligibility
Persons in need of legal representation whose indigency is determined by the Courts
Fees
$50 application fee
Intake Procedure
Clients are referred by the Court
Languages
English
Service Area
Franklin County
Geography Served
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