Statement from #NJOPD Public Defender Jennifer Sellitti following the federal report on the Trenton Police Department:
New Jersey Office of the Public Defender
法律服务
Trenton，New Jersey 2,319 位关注者
Providing first-class legal representation since 1967
关于我们
The New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD) is the country's premiere statewide legal services organization, providing criminal defense and other services to indigent residents in New Jersey. The first centralized system of its kind in the United States, the NJOPD was founded on July 1, 1967 to fulfill the traditional role of providing legal counsel to indigent defendants charged with indictable offenses. The NJOPD has served for more than five decades as a model for the delivery of public defense services, and continues to be contacted today by states considering switching to a statewide system. In its criminal-defense function, the NJOPD not only provides legal counsel at the Superior Court trial level in each of the state's 21 counties, but also handles appeals and other ancillary legal proceedings. In addition to providing attorneys to represent adults and youth in criminal cases, the NJOPD, through the Office of Law Guardian (OLG) and Office of Parental Representation (OPR), provides attorneys to represent children and parents in abuse and neglect and termination of parental rights cases. The NJOPD's Division of Mental Health Advocacy (MHA) provides constitutionally mandated representation for indigent clients at voluntary and involuntary psychiatric commitment hearings. NJOPD also represents individuals who have been convicted of sex offenses and are facing Megan’s Law tier classification (Special Hearings Unit), individuals seeking post-conviction relief (Conviction Integrity Unit), and clients in other areas including Recovery Court and Intensive Supervision Program matters. For a listing of all regional offices, please visit https://www.state.nj.us/defender/regional/index.shtml#2
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https://www.state.nj.us/defender/
New Jersey Office of the Public Defender的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 法律服务
- 规模
- 1,001-5,000 人
- 总部
- Trenton，New Jersey
- 类型
- 政府机构
- 创立
- 1967
- 领域
- Criminal Indigent Defense、Youth Defense、Appeals、Trials、Criminal Justice Reform、Recovery Court、Mental Health Advocacy、Conviction Integrity、Office of Law Guardian、Office of Parental Representation、Motions和Special Litigation
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25 Market St
US，New Jersey，Trenton，08611
New Jersey Office of the Public Defender员工
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NJOPD has teamed up with national nonprofit Partners for Justice to enhance holistic, collaborative defense for individuals in the criminal legal system. Starting with Atlantic, Monmouth, and Hudson counties, this partnership aims to bridge the gap between legal strategy and human needs. Initial efforts include placing PFJ-trained Client Advocates in NJOPD offices to link individuals with community resources and guidance that can secure more equitable outcomes. Read on: https://lnkd.in/efNs6geb #NJOPD #PFJ #holisticdefense #holisticrepresentation #collaborativedefense
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NJOPD’s new Division of Engagement and Research team brings together public defenders, data scientists, legislative experts, and communications professionals to gather, evaluate, and disseminate information that supports evidence-based practices, informs policy decisions, and amplifies the voices of those most impacted by New Jersey’s legal system. Led by Assistant Public Defender Jennifer Perez, the team includes Director of Governmental Affairs Kimberly Schultz, Director of Communications Cristina LiBassi, and Research Manager Anjali Bushan J.D., M.S.W.. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eF6QriPT #NJOPD #holisticdefense #publicdefenders #governmentalaffairs #NJlegslation #NJpolicy #communications #data
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Join us in congratulating our new attorney Paulina Levner, who was recently sworn in by Public Defender Jennifer Sellitti at our Union Office! Pictured: Jennifer Sellitti; Paulina Levner; Madeline Lagattuta; bob miseo #NJOPD #joinNJOPD #publicdefender #congratulations #newlawyer?
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Danica Rue, Director of Investigations and Police Accountability, will be a featured panelist at the 18th Annual Criminal Law Institute hosted by the New Jersey State Bar Association on November 16! She’ll be diving into the critical challenges and updates in criminal law discovery practices during a panel discussion titled “Discovery Issues” at 9:05 am ET. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from New Jersey’s top criminal legal minds! Register now: https://lnkd.in/eb9zRzfx #NJOPD #NJICLE #NJSBA #criminallaw #discoveryissues
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Last chance to register! Join NJOPD and VIVA for a virtual workshop on restorative justice. When: Tuesday, November 2 Who/What: Hear from Damon Venable, Erin Snyder, and Kara Webster, Esq. as they explore the history and principles of restorative justice, insights into the Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program, common misconceptions and potential legal considerations, and the essential role of victims in the restorative process. RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/erFqSnaM #NJOPD #VIVA #restorativejustice
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We're excited to be part of C-Line Community Outreach Services' Community Health Fair in Jersey City! If you're looking to clear your criminal record and start fresh, stop by tomorrow for FREE expungement assistance. #NJOPD #jerseycity #newjersey #expungement #healthfair
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Joseph J. Russo, Director of NJOPD’s Parole Revocation and Resentencing Unit, recently spoke with New Jersey Monitor about the harm of “knee-jerk” reactions to technical parole violations, stressing the importance of keeping people in the community while addressing the root causes of their parole violations. Read on: https://lnkd.in/eK84jXEd #NJOPD #newjersey #parole #parolerevocation #massincarceration #masssupervision
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Director of Investigations and Police Accountability Danica Rue recently spoke with NJ.com about the East Orange police’s practice of asking individuals suspected or arrested for shoplifting to sign confessions and agree to be banned from nearly a dozen local stores. Danica raised concerns about the legality of this practice, noting that such bans could negatively impact people's access to essential items like food and medication.? Read on: https://lnkd.in/ePsbui9g #NJOPD #publicdefender #EastOrange #shoplifting?
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Exciting Announcement: NJOPD is thrilled to welcome our largest new class of attorneys in the agency's 57-year history! This talented group of 51 attorneys will further enhance our ability to address high caseloads and reinforce our commitment to providing first-class legal representation to all New Jersey residents. Learn more about our new class here: https://lnkd.in/eW-G7eun Join us in celebrating this significant milestone. #NJOPD #publicdefender #NewJersey #criminaldefense #youthdefense #parentalrepresentation #mentalhealth #lawguardian #appellate #specialhearings #joinNJOPD #NJOPDjobs
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