The San Bernardino County Public Defender’s Office is bringing its Mobile Defense Program to the Joshua Tree Community Resource Fair this Wednesday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The program is the first of its kind and began right here in the morongo basin at an event held in Landers last year – where they helped clear dozens of bench warrants, records, and fines. Since then the mobile defense program has expanded to other remote areas in San Bernardino County, offering virtual court services and free legal assistance to anyone who needs it.
The program is in partnership with the San Bernardino Superior Court and can help residents resolve outstanding legal matters that may have been preventing them from employment, housing and financial stability.
Available services at Wednesday’s event include:
- On-site Record-clearing services
- Requests to clear bench warrants
- Modifying misdemeanor summary probation
- Re-enrollment in court-required classes
- Resolution of outstanding fines
There will be reps from the San Bernardino Superior Court on-site to answer questions related to family law, child support, guardianship, landlord/tenant disputes and small claims court procedures.
The Joshua Tree Community Resource Fair is hosted by San Bernardino County Special Districts in partnership with the Morongo Unified School District. Held every second Wednesday of the month, the event brings local and county resources to the Morongo Basin.
The event will take place at the Joshua Tree Community Center located at 6171 Sunburst St., Joshua Tree. Reservations aren’t required to attend the event, but there are some steps you can take before Wednesday that can be helpful.
