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Below you will find contact information for the Santa Monica Police
Department, as well as contact information and answers to common questions
about the Santa Monica Superior Court, the District Attorney’s
office and the Public Defender’s office.
Santa Monica Police Department
333 Olympic Drive
Santa Monica, California 90401
(310)458-8431
For more information about the Santa Monica Police Department, click
here: http://santamonicapd.org/Default.htm
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Santa Monica Superior Court
West District
Santa Monica Courthouse
1725 Main Street
Santa Monica, California 90401
HOURS
The Santa Monica Courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. excluding Court Holidays
PHONE NUMBERS
General Information |
Room 232 |
(310) 260-3522 |
Alternative Dispute Resolution |
Room 203 |
(310) 260-1829 |
Child Custody Evaluator |
Room 225 |
(310) 260-3710 |
Civil - Limited |
Room 224 |
(310) 587-2442 |
Civil - Unlimited |
Room 101/102 |
(310) 587-2442 |
Conciliation Court Mediator |
Room 225 |
(310) 260-3711 |
Criminal |
Room 116 |
(310) 587-2442 |
Domestic Violence Clinic |
Room 121 |
(310) 260-3524 |
Family Law |
Room 101 |
(310) 260-3765 |
FAX Filing |
|
(310) 576-1399 FAX |
Jury Clerk |
Third Floor |
(310) 260-3735 |
Law Library |
Room 219 |
(310) 260-3644 |
Mental Health |
North Wing |
(310) 260-3573 |
Probate |
Room 101 |
(310) 260-3771 |
Probate Attorney |
Room 204 |
(310) 260-3731 |
Probation Department |
North Wing |
(310) 260-3525 |
Public Defender's Office |
Room 227 |
(310) 260-3687 |
Sheriff's Department |
Room 114 |
(310) 260-3816 |
Small Claims |
Room 224 |
(310) 587-2442 |
Traffic - Adult |
Room 116 |
(310) 587-2442 |
Traffic - Juvenile |
Room 225 |
(310) 260-3738 |
For more superior court information, click here: http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/locations/ Then
click on “Santa Monica”
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at 800-662-0056. We can handle the process for you.
Santa Monica District Attorney’s Office
1725 Main Street, Rm. 228
Santa Monica, Ca. 90401
Phone 310-260-3648
Fax 310-458-6518
As the largest local prosecutorial agency in the nation, the Los Angeles
County District Attorney’s Office has a jurisdiction covering
4,083 square miles. The territory stretches from Antelope Valley to
Long Beach, from Pomona to Malibu.
On average the District Attorney’s Office prosecutes nearly
60,000 felonies and 200,000 misdemeanors a year. The Juvenile Division,
which has nine offices throughout the County, files approximately 30,000
criminal petitions a year against criminal offenders under 18 years
of age.
Cases from the central Los Angeles City area are prosecuted downtown
at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center by the Bureau
of Central Operations. Cases outside the central district are prosecuted
by the 30 branch and area offices. Head deputy district attorneys run
the main branch offices; deputies-in-charge run the branches’ smaller
area offices. All office
locations work closely with local police to prosecute crimes in
their respective regions. Branch and area offices prosecute the majority
of cases in the District Attorney’s Office.
Certain types of cases require expert attention and are handled by
special division or units. Prosecutors in these units focus on certain
types of crimes and are specially trained to prosecute them. Special
division and units - as well as prosecutors in the Victim
Impact Program - vertically prosecute crimes, which means that
one deputy district attorney handles the case from beginning to end.
Santa Monica Public Defenders Office
Directory to Public Defender Offices
(213) 974-2811
TDD (800) 801-5551 |
The Public Defender is a law office established
and funded by the County of Los Angeles. ( Click
here to learn the history of the office.) The functions of the
office are defined by the county charter and by California state law.
The attorneys and other staff employed by the office render legal services
to individuals who are accused of public offenses, and who cannot afford
to retain the services of a private attorney. We also represent any
person under the age of 18 who is facing juvenile delinquency proceedings,
or regarding whom the state has instituted wardship proceedings because
of habitual truancy or incorrigibility. We represent individuals who
are involuntarily detained in medical facilities in a variety of mental
health proceedings because of purported mental disabilities, those
as to whom conservatorship proceedings have been instituted because
they are alleged to be gravely disabled, and patients whose competency
to refuse medical treatment is challenged. Finally, we represent individuals
who are subject to contempt proceedings for violation of court orders,
such as child support and child visitation or custody orders. ( More
detail regarding the functions can be found in the frequently asked
questions .)
The Public Defender's Office employs approximately 670 attorneys,
75 investigators, 55 paralegals, 17 psychiatric social workers, and
a clerical/secretarial staff of approximately 150. The attorneys role
is identical to that of a privately retained attorney. Deputy Public
Defenders are all members of the State Bar, and are governed by the
same regulations and ethical obligations which pertain to a privately
retained attorney.
The attorneys employed by the Public Defender are full time employees
who by law cannot maintain private legal practices in addition to their
employment by the county government. Their experience levels range
from having been newly admitted to practice to many with over 35 years
of specialty in criminal practice. Cases are assigned to deputies in
accordance with their experience. Thus, complex and serious cases are
assigned only to those deputies with considerable experience, and capital
cases (those in which the state might seek the death penalty) are assigned
only to senior trial attorneys.
For more information on the Public Defender’s office, click
here: http://pd.co.la.ca.us/Services.html
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Bonds at 800-662-0056.
Public Defender’s Office – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a get a Deputy Pubic Defender to represent
me?
The primary responsibility of the Public Defender's Office is to ensure
the representation of any person -- whether in custody or not -- who
has been accused of a crime, but is currently unable to afford to hire
private defense counsel.
If you have been arrested and remain in custody , you will
be brought to a local court usually within 48 hours of your arrest.
If you are not in custody , you will be given a time and place
to appear for your first court date. The first court date is called
the arraignment . When you first appear in court for your
arraignment, you will be represented by the Public Defender's Office
upon your request if your are indigent. A Deputy Public Defender who
handles arraignments in the court where your case is set will be in
the courtroom to review the files describing the charges against you
along with the police reports. After reviewing the paperwork, this
attorney or a Public Defender paralegal will meet with you to explain
the charges and the legal process. In some cases the Deputy Public
Defender who represents you at this first appearance will handle all
of your case. In other cases you might be represented by more than
one attorney during different proceedings.
The Public Defender's Office represents only those people who cannot
afford to retain their own attorneys. At your arraignment -- whether
you are in custody or not -- the County of Los Angeles may require
that you complete a financial statement regarding your assets to determine
whether you can afford a private attorney. A Public Defender employee
will be available to assist you in completing this form. Even if you
do qualify for our services, the County will request that you pay a
registration fee of $25.00 for the services of the Public Defender's
Office, as is required by State law.
Although not every court handles the issue of financial eligibility
for the Public Defender in the same way, a determination as to whether
you are eligible for our services will be made either by the judge
in the arraignment court or by a Deputy Public Defender in that particular
court. However, no person will ever be denied the assistance of the
Public Defender because of inability to pay the registration fee or
any other cost of appointed counsel.
I want to hire a private detective to talk to witnesses in
my case, but I cannot afford to do so. Does the Public Defender's
Office have investigators who can look for evidence that will help
me?
The Office of the Public Defender has a staff of highly trained and
experienced investigators. Their job is to track down any witnesses
and obtain any physical evidence that might prove a client's innocence
or demonstrate a weakness in the prosecutor's case against the client.
They may also take photographs, draw diagrams, locate appropriate expert
witnesses, and otherwise help with the logistics of presenting a defense.
These individuals are also quite skilled in interviewing anyone who
may have an impact on the outcome of a client's case.
Quite frequently, it is due to the work by a dedicated Public Defender
investigator that an innocent client is released from custody. Other
times that work helps to obtain lighter sentences for individuals who
have been convicted.
Are Deputy Public Defenders real lawyers?
Absolutely! All Deputy Public Defenders are full-fledged attorneys
who are members of the State Bar and have been licensed to practice
law in the State of California. In order to become a Deputy Public
Defender, any individual who has already passed the State Bar examination
must also go through a rigorous interview and oral examination to ascertain
whether he or she has the intellectual ability, the legal knowledge,
and the commitment to practice criminal defense law.
Throughout their entire careers as Deputy Public Defenders, all attorneys
are further required to continue their legal education by attending
regular classes and seminars regarding any advances in the practice
of criminal defense law.
Can I get advice from a Deputy Public Defender before I appear in
court?
Being charged in a criminal matter can be extremely traumatic for
anyone. It is perfectly understandable that in some cases you may want
to speak with a Deputy Public Defender even before your first scheduled
court date. If this is the case, you do NOT have to wait for your first
court appearance to talk to a Deputy Public Defender.
The best way to speak to a Deputy Public Defender is to call the Public
Defender's Office at the courthouse nearest where you were arrested
and ask to speak to an attorney. If you are in custody, we will accept
a collect call. ( Click
here for a list of our office locations and telephone numbers .)
A Deputy Public Defender may not be immediately available because
most Public Defender attorneys spend much of their time representing
their clients in courtrooms. However, if you feel your matter is urgent,
be sure to say so when you call any Public Defender office. You will
be connected with an experienced criminal defense attorney who will
be able to give you enough basic legal information so that you can
feel more confident when you first walk into court.
Keep in mind, however, that the attorney you talk to before your court
date will not have your specific charges or police reports at his or
her fingertips. In that situation, the attorney you speak with would
do his or her best to discuss how the law may affect you, what your
rights are, as well as how your legal representative can acquire and
preserve evidence to assist you in your case.
Another option is for you to actually go to the courthouse to speak
to a Deputy Public Defender in person. However, be aware that you may
have to wait to speak with an available attorney; perhaps the most
practical way to get all the information you need is for you to call
and schedule an appointment in advance, just as you would for a visit
to the doctor or dentist.
It is quite natural to feel overwhelmed if you have been charged in
a criminal case. If this ever happens to you, do not hesitate to call
the Public Defender's Office for assistance. That is what we are here
for.
Before an individual who is in custody may be questioned regarding
a crime, the law requires the police to inform that person that they
have the right to remain silent and the right to counsel. If the person
does not waive the right to an attorney, the police must arrange for
the presence of an attorney before questioning can take place. Likewise,
if the police wish to place a person who has been arrested into a lineup,
that person has the right to the presence of an attorney at the lineup.
The Public Defender has attorneys on call to serve those functions.
An attorney who responds to the police station or jail serves as the
person's attorney in the same way as if the attorney had been retained
to represent the person. The attorney represents the client, not the
police.
How do I contact my Deputy Public Defender?
( Click here
for a list of our offices and telephone numbers .) Most of our
offices are equipped with 24-hour voice mail. In those that do not
have voicemail, a receptionist will be available to take your message
during working hours. Anytime you have to leave a telephone message
for your attorney or speak with a receptionist, always remember to
speak slowly and clearly. Leave your complete name, your case number,
your next court date (if you know it), a telephone number, and the
best time for your attorney to contact you. In some situations, a
specific Deputy Public Defender might not yet have been assigned
to represent you. If this happens, ask to speak with the Deputy in
Charge of that particular office.
I forgot the name of my Deputy Public Defender. How can I find out
who is representing me?
Call the Public Defender's Office where your case is pending. ( Click
here for a list of our offices and our telephone numbers . )
Provide the receptionist with your case number, or -- if you can't
remember the number -- provide your full name and date of birth.
Ordinarily, that information alone will be enough to help our staff
determine the name of your Deputy Public Defender. The receptionist
will then give you the direct number for the Deputy Public Defender
and connect you to that person's office.
I forgot my court date. How do I find out when it is?
Our office has access to some of the court's records via computer.
If you call the office of the Public Defender where your case is being
heard, most likely our staff will be able to tell you your next court
date. ( Click
here for a list of our offices . ) Whenever you call a Public Defender
Office, it is always very helpful to have your case number available.
Another way to find out your next court date is by calling the Deputy
Public Defender who is representing you in your criminal case.
I forgot where my court is located. How can I find out where
I'm supposed to appear?
Simply call the office of your Deputy Public Defender and give your
name and case number to the receptionist. In most circumstances, our
staff will be able to tell you the precise location of your particular
court and give you directions how to get there. ( Click
here for a list of our offices . )
Another way to locate your court is to call the Deputy Public Defender
who is representing you in your criminal case.
For more answers to frequently asked questions, click here: http://pd.co.la.ca.us/FAQS.html
For more information on the Public Defender’s office, click
here: http://pd.co.la.ca.us/Services.html
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