Franklin County Judicial Services - Franklin County Public Defender Office
157 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Eligibility
In Franklin County, eligibility for public defender services is based on
federal poverty guidelines. Income, family financial responsibilities
and the nature of the charges are all considered in determining
qualification for legal representation by the public defender.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
(717) 261-3863
Voice
Languages
Translation service available
Application process
Individuals should call the public defender office or make a request through the jail.
Fees
Services are provided at no cost.
Service area
Franklin, PA
Furnishes legal counsel to any person who, for lack of sufficient funds, is unable to obtain legal counsel in any situation where representation is constitutionally guaranteed. In general, a person is entitled to legal counsel whenever that individual's personal liberty is at stake. This would include capital crimes, misdemeanor and felony offenses, and summary offenses that carry a mandatory sentence of incarceration.
What's Here
Providing organization
Franklin County Judicial Services
The Courts of Common Pleas are the general trial courts of Pennsylvania. They are organized into 60 judicial districts. Most districts follow the geographic boundaries of counties, but seven of the districts are comprised of two counties. Each district has from one to 93 judges and has a president judge and a court administrator.
These services include adult probation, day reporting center, and juvenile probation.