Court Appointed Attorney Guidance

Summary

If you face probation violations and contempt charges in Oregon, a public defender will be assigned if you cant afford an attorney. Contact your public defender before your court date for preparation and strategy. Attend your court date at Pendleton Court in Umatilla County at 8:15 AM. Your public defender will be reassigned or a new one appointed. Discuss potential outcomes with your attorney, as the hearing could involve more than just a status update.

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Okay if I got in trouble and I was given work crew hours and probation and I got a probation violation two of them actually and also I think one or two contempt of courts for not showing up to a court date what I'm wondering is when I go back in who's going to be my attorney like my court appointed attorney
Hey there! It sounds like you're dealing with a lot. In Oregon, if you can't afford a private attorney, you will typically be assigned a public defender when you appear in court. Have you been assigned a public defender in the past for your case?
Yes
In that case, your previous public defender might be assigned to you again, or you could be appointed a new one. Make sure to attend your court date, as your public defender will be assigned during your appearance.
Do you have your upcoming court date information?
What information do you need
To provide you with the best guidance, I'll need the following:
- Your upcoming court date details.
- The location of the court where your hearing will take place.
This will help me give you more specific information about your situation.
It's Pendleton Court I think it's umatilla county but it's at *:* in the morning
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Since you have a court date at Pendleton Court in Umatilla County at *:* AM, make sure to be present. Your public defender will either be reassigned or a new one will be appointed at that time. Ensure you provide all necessary details to your attorney for the best defense. Good luck!
Should I try to contact my attorney before court
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It's generally a good idea to contact your attorney before your court date. Here are a few reasons why:
- Preparation: Your attorney will need time to review your case details and prepare your defense.
- Clarification: You can clarify any doubts or questions you have about the process.
- Strategy: Discuss the best strategy for your defense.
Would you like more specific information on how to contact your public defender or any other concerns?
Yes I would like to know how to contact my public defender... And I'm worried about them taking me to jail is this just going to be a statue hearing or ?
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To contact your public defender, you can try the following:
- Call the public defender's office in Umatilla County.
- Visit the court's website for contact information.
- Check any documents you've received for contact details.
Regarding your hearing, it could be more than a status hearing given your probation violations and contempt charges. It’s best to discuss this directly with your public defender to understand the potential outcomes.