Office of the Public Defender

Office of the Public Defender The Official page of the Office of The Public Defender of Jamaica. The Public Defender is an independent Commission of Parliament.

Our vision is to effectively investigate and seek redress for all breaches of constitutional rights, strive to eliminate injustice and promote full citizenship. The key role of the Office of the Public Defender is to investigate the allegations/complaints that are lodged by persons aggrieved by State or Statutory body. This process entails interviewing and collecting documents from the person maki

ng the allegations and putting the points to the State of Statutory body, giving them a reasonable time to respond. At the end of an investigation, the Public Defender may make recommendations to any authority that is involved in the complaint. If the authority does not take effective steps to carry out any of these recommendations, the Public Defender may make a special report to the Parliament. For more information on the role of the Public Defender, including how to make a complaint, visit our website. The Office of the Public Defender … voice for the voiceless
loosening the chains of injustice!

📍 Pentonville, 11 Miles, St. ThomasThe Redress Road Tour made its stop in Pentonville, connecting with residents and bri...
02/09/2026

📍 Pentonville, 11 Miles, St. Thomas

The Redress Road Tour made its stop in Pentonville, connecting with residents and bringing information, guidance and support directly into the community. 💙⚖️

Taking redress closer to the people, one community at a time.

📍 Trinityville, St. ThomasA look back at our stop at Trinityville Baptist Church, where the Redress Road Tour connected ...
27/08/2026

📍 Trinityville, St. Thomas

A look back at our stop at Trinityville Baptist Church, where the Redress Road Tour connected with residents, answered questions and brought support directly into the community. 💙⚖️

Taking redress closer to the people, one community at a time.

21/08/2026

📍 We’re in Albion, St. Thomas today!

The Redress Road Tour is on the ground and ready to serve. If you’re in Albion or nearby, come out and speak with The Office of The Public Defender, Ministry of Justice & Constitutional Affairs, Jamaica, and Admingen General about your rights, concerns and the services available to you.

Come through, ask your questions and get the support you need. 💙⚖️

19/08/2026

Nothing speaks louder than hearing it directly from the people we serve. 💙⚖️

Moments like this remind us why taking information, support and redress directly into communities matters.

This is Rights in Action.

Throwback to our stop at Long Bay Branch Library, Portland📍💙A day of conversations, community engagement and bringing in...
19/08/2026

Throwback to our stop at Long Bay Branch Library, Portland📍💙

A day of conversations, community engagement and bringing information and support closer to the people.

Portland, thank you for having us!

📍 LIVE from Duckenfield, St. Thomas!The Redress Road Tour is in full swing at Duckenfield Primary School, and residents ...
17/08/2026

📍 LIVE from Duckenfield, St. Thomas!

The Redress Road Tour is in full swing at Duckenfield Primary School, and residents are coming out to connect, ask questions, access support and learn more about their rights.

Here’s a look at some of the moments from today as The Office of The Public Defender and our partner agencies continue taking services directly into the communities we serve.

St. Thomas, we’re here for you. ⚖️💙

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Address

12 Ocean Boulevard
Kingston

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:00

Telephone

+18769227089

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