The Juvenile Division of the Metropolitan Public Defender's Office in Nashville, TN was established in 1978 and is dedicated to providing legal representation to indigent juveniles accused of delinquent acts. With a team of five lawyers, two social workers, and one legal secretary, the division also offers services such as expunging records and restoring driving privileges for individuals with prior juvenile history.
In addition to delinquency cases, the division focuses on educational advocacy and representation through its Education Rights Project, aiming to divert at-risk youth with disabilities from the juvenile justice system by ensuring they receive appropriate educational services. The division also has a Guardian ad Litem Program, where an attorney is appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of children in custody, parentage, educational neglect, and neglect dependency cases.
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