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!

📍 Windsor Castle, PortlandFrom meaningful conversations and community engagement to access to vital services, the Redres...
01/06/2026

📍 Windsor Castle, Portland

From meaningful conversations and community engagement to access to vital services, the Redress Road Tour continues to bring rights, redress, and support closer to the people we serve. 🚐⚖️

Here’s a glimpse of today’s activation as residents connected with the Office of the Public Defender and our valued partners.

01/06/2026

Big smiles. Bright minds. Empowered children. 💙

A special thank you to the for bringing children’s rights to life throughout the Redress Road Tour and helping young people learn, engage, and thrive.

Because every child deserves to know their rights—and have a reason to smile. ✨👧🏾👦🏽

01/06/2026

Not everyone can come to us, so we’re going to them!

Because justice isn’t only for those on the front page. It’s for the farmer in the hills, the family in the valley, the elderly resident in a remote district, and every Jamaican who deserves to have their voice heard.

That is why we’re on the road.

🚐⚖️

01/06/2026

💙 Moments like these remind us why we do what we do.

The Redress Road Tour is about reaching citizens wherever they are! It’s about listening, connecting, and ensuring that every citizen knows they have a voice.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. 🚐⚖️🇯🇲

Think the process ends after an investigation?Think again!
01/06/2026

Think the process ends after an investigation?

Think again!

27/05/2026

Think you know the answer? 👀

Comment below.

✔️ Answer: D - All of the above

NB: Remember, the injustice must have happened in Jamaica and involve a governmental agency.

Made a complaint, but nothing happened?You’re not out of options.The Office of the Public Defender may be able to help.C...
27/05/2026

Made a complaint, but nothing happened?

You’re not out of options.

The Office of the Public Defender may be able to help.
Contact us:
☎︎ Toll Free 1-888-429-5673
📞 876-922-7089/7090/7109/8256
📧 [email protected]

 keeping smiles on the children’s faces!
23/05/2026

keeping smiles on the children’s faces!

LIVE from Chepstowe Community Center 🚐⚖️The   continues across Portland as residents come out to access support, ask que...
23/05/2026

LIVE from Chepstowe Community Center 🚐⚖️

The continues across Portland as residents come out to access support, ask questions, and connect with key government services right in their community. 🇯🇲

LIVE from Chepstowe Community Center 🚐⚖️The   continues across Portland as residents come out to access support, ask que...
23/05/2026

LIVE from Chepstowe Community Center 🚐⚖️

The continues across Portland as residents come out to access support, ask questions, and connect with key government services right in their community. 🇯🇲

From legal rights and land matters to pension queries and passport renewals — we’re here until 3PM today! 👏🏽

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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