Criminal Conflict & Civil Regional Counsel

The Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel (OCCCRC) in Florida serves to provide legal representation in criminal and civil cases where conflicts of interest arise, particularly when public defenders are unable to take on cases. Established under SB 1088 in 2007, the Fifth District office is part of a broader initiative aimed at offering cost-effective and constitutionally sound indigent representation across various legal matters, including dependency cases and guardianships.

Led by Regional Counsel Jeffrey D. Deen, the OCCCRC operates multiple offices across the Fifth District, handling a range of responsibilities from criminal conflict cases—including death penalty appeals and misdemeanors—to civil cases encompassing parental rights termination and involuntary commitments. The organization exemplifies a legislative innovation in Florida's legal system, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive the necessary legal support.

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