2000 Annual Report

Mission Statement

Philosophy and Goals

Scope of Presentation

Overview of Indigent Defense System

• Contracts
• Assigned Counsel
• Commission of Public Advocacy

Operations of the Lancaster County Public Defender's Office

• Felony Division
• Misdemeanor Division
• Juvenile Division

Key Issues for the Future

2000 Public Defender Staff

Appendix A - Open/Closed Caseload Report 2000
                     - Historical Comparison of Cases Opened 1991-2000

Appendix B - Lancaster County Public Defender Budget

Appendix C - Constitutional and Statutory Background for Office of Public Defender