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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

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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 making 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!

15/10/2026

Inspiring the next generation of legal minds ⚖️✨

Public Defender Mrs. Carolyn Reid Cameron, KC visited Morant Bay High School during Alumni Week, sharing her journey in law and speaking with upper school students about careers in the legal profession.

09/09/2026

Exceptional expo put on by the Department of Correctional Services and partners. Did you know that as part of the rehabilitation program within our correctional service, inmates transform locally sourced materials into innovative, durable and affordable household and personal products?

09/09/2026

Yesterday the Public Defender Mrs. Carolyn Reid Cameron KC was invited by the Department of Correctional Services to address the cohort at the 14th Annual Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prison Services conference in Kingston.

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.

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.

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!

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

Website

https://opd.gov.jm/

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