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Office of the State Public Defender Policies

  • 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 140 - Witness Fees
  • Policy 145 - Lodging
  • 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
  • Policy 301 - External Client Services
  • Policy 302 - External Service Provider Compensation Schedule, Policy, and Process
  • 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
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Creating expert teams of advocates for justice, bringing respect and dignity to our clients to achieve holistic and equitable outcomes.