Connecticut State Division of Public Defender Services

Members of the public have reported receiving calls, reportedly from the Judicial Branch of the Public Defender’s office, indicating that their loved one is in jail and they need to immediately send cash or provide a credit card number for bail. These calls are scams, so please do not send cash or provide your credit card number or any other personal information. A public defender would never call and ask for money or credit card information. If you receive such a call, contact the State Police in your state.

Organizational Chart
Division of Public Defender Services
Public Defender Service Commission (7 members)
Chief Justice: Appoints Two Judges
Governor: Appoints Chairman
General Assembly Leaders: Appoint Four Members
Office of Chief Public Defender

Deputy Chief Public Defender - John Day
Administrative Staff
Legal Service Unit
Habeas Corpus Unit
Psychiatric Defense Unit
Capital Defense & Trail Services Unit
Juvenile Post-Conviction & Reentry Unit
Child Protection Services
Geographical Area Offices
Judicial District Offices
Juvenile Matters Offices

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