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Author: Lyn Hoyt

Graphic design, public relations, community outreach, social, racial, and criminal justice advocate all rolled into fighting for all people's liberty, honor, and constitutional rights. Supporting the Nashville Defenders!

For Immediate Release – Public Defender Statements about the TN Comptroller Report on Davidson County DA’s office

Posted on September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 by Lyn Hoyt

Chief Public Defender “Deeply Troubled” By TN Comptroller Report Regarding Use of Audio and Video Surveillance Practices by Nashville District Attorney’s Office

Download Press Release:  For Immediate Release_Metro Nashville Public Defender_9-25-24

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A Statement on the Use of License Plate Readers

Posted on July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 by Lyn Hoyt

Read Chief Public Defender Johnson’s letter to the Metro Council.

4.20LPRletter License Plate scanners

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Chief Public Defender Responds to Guilty Plea of Andrew Delke

Posted on July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 by Lyn Hoyt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7-2-21

Chief Public Defender Responds to Guilty Plea of Andrew Delke

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Main Office & Adult Division
150 2nd Ave. N., Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone - 615.862.5730
Fax - 615.862.5736
Office Hours are 8:30 am until 4:30 pm M-F
The last intake appointment is at 4:15 pm M-F

Please arrive before 4:15 p.m. if you need to be screened for an attorney to represent you. Screening ends at 4:15 p.m. daily.

Mailing Address - Main Office & Adult Division
150 2nd Ave. N., PO Box 196300
Nashville, TN 37219-6300


Juvenile Division
100 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37213
Phone - 615.862.5740
Fax - 615.862.5709
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