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Public Defenders Commission
Contact Information:
Mark Budzar
310 W. Lakeside Ave., Suite 400, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-443-8386
Website:
Description of Board and Responsibilities:
The County Public Defender Commission shall appoint the County Public Defender. The Commission determines the qualifications and size of the supporting staff and facilities and other requirements needed to maintain and operate the office of the County Public Defender.
Application:
Apply NowQualifications:
While there are not formal qualifications, members are subject to appointment by the County Executive and the Court of Common Pleas and must be vetted as capable by those entities.
Enabling Legislation:
Meeting Information:
Meetings shall be held quarterly and at such other times as called by
the chairperson or by request of the public defender at Courthouse
Square - 310 W. Lakeside, 4th Floor Conference Room. Please contact the
Public Defender's Office for more information.
Membership:
| Name | Term Ends | Appointed By/Representation |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2027 | Common Pleas Court | |
| Dec 31, 2028 | Common Pleas Court | |
| Dec 31, 2027 | County Executive | |
| Dec 31, 2024 | County Executive | |
| Dec 31, 2024 | County Executive |