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Upcoming OPD and Court Closures

logo hi resWhile OPD offices remain closed to the general public because of COVID-19 concerns, OPD operations will be closed for the following upcoming holidays: 

Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26, 2021. 

Christmas - Friday, December 24 and Monday, December 27, 2021. 

New Year - Friday, December 31, 2021 and Monday, January 3, 2022. 

Orleans Parish courts will also be closed. Please check www.criminalcourt.org for most up to date court openings and closures. 

OPD IN THE MEDIA

 

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HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Talks Public Defense featuring OPD


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Public Defense Matters

See our new YouTube channel and listen to some of our stories.


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When the Public Defender Says, ‘I Can’t Help’

“Your Honor, we do not have a lawyer for this person at this time.”

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