Philly’s public defenders know that our clients, their families, and friends are extremely concerned about their health during this pandemic. We’re still doing our best to represent and ensure the health and safety of our clients and our communities, and are working hard to provide you with as much information as we can during these…
In Philly’s jails, the threat posed by pandemics like COVID-19 is not limited to those behind their walls. Corrections officers, administrators and health workers come and go on a daily basis, in addition to the inmates who are released because they make bail or have served their sentence. For example, New York City’s jail, Riker’s Island,…
District Attorney Larry Krasner and Chief Defender Keir Bradford-Grey issued the following joint statement calling on the First Judicial District to move more aggressively to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in the criminal justice system: PHILADELPHIA– “The Defender Association of Philadelphia and the District Attorney’s Office are glad that the First Judicial District is finally ready to…
Defender Association: to protect the health of our clients, prison staff and our communities, we need agreement and a commitment from our justice system partners to categorically release certain populations from our prisons.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 18, 2019 CONTACT: George Jackson | 267.765.6768 | gjackson@philadefender.org We can prioritize public safety and keep the jail population down to stop the spread of COVID-19. PHILADELPHIA–“The Defender Association of Philadelphia supports Philadelphia Police Chief Danielle Outlaw’s decision to suspend the police department’s practice of arresting…
[DOWNLOAD A PRINTABLE VERSION HERE] Communicating With People in Custody People who are incarcerated in PA State facilities or Philadelphia County Jails may still communicate, according to standard policies, by telephone, email and US mail. The DOC also announced that people housed in the state facilities will be given 5 free phone calls and be…
Congratulations! You’ve been released from jail. But now what? Here are some practical tips, as of March 18, 2020, to keep you in compliance with your pretrial release conditions during the pandemic. This situation is rapidly changing so continue to check our website for any updates.
The Defender is proud to partner with community organizations across Philadelphia to provide needed services to our clients
The Defender’s offices are closed until April 1, but attorneys and staff will continue working on behalf of clients through the coronavirus emergency
PHILADELPHIA–Due to staffing shortages spurred by the COVID-19 outbreak, the new hours for client interviews at the Defender Association of Philadelphia will be 12:30 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
