San Francisco District Attorney's Office

Established in 1921, The San Francisco Public Defender s Office provides legal representation to more than 25,000 people charged with crimes annually. The office offers a variety of defense services and programs to provide criminal justice. It administers the Children of Incarcerated Parents, which helps to promote healthy relationships between children and their incarcerated parents by providing emergency housing, urgent child care, family court hearing and counseling services. The San Francisco Public Defender s Office has received the Dorsey Award from the American Bar Association. It operates felony, misdemeanor, mental health and specialty court units. The office also operates a juvenile division that provides support to youthful clients to help them avoid entering the adult criminal justice system. The San Francisco Public Defender s Office is a part of the city and county of San Francisco in California.

The San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project is an innovative organization dedicated to promoting public safety and reducing unnecessary pretrial incarceration. By offering structured support, life skills training, and access to critical resources like behavioral health services and housing, they help clients navigate the challenges of the justice system and work towards stable lives. With a focus on improving court appearance rates and preventing future arrests, the organization collaborates with local community-based partners to provide tailored solutions for each client. Their efforts have positively impacted thousands of lives, emphasizing fairness and accountability within the pretrial system. Generated from the website