The Office National of Defense Public Administration (ONDP) announced this Monday the official launch of the Contest for Aspirants Defenders Public 2024, as a significant step in the mission of guaranteeing equitable access to justice, strengthening the fundamental right to defense enshrined in the Constitution of the Dominican Republic.
Through a press release, the ONDP indicated that it is seeking the incorporation of 80 new public defenders. He added that he reaffirms his commitment to providing free and quality legal assistance, especially to the most vulnerable sectors of society.
The entity reported that this initiative also responds to the recent promulgation of the Law no. 22-24, which created new judicial districts in Santo Domingo East, North and West, as well as criminal courts in these jurisdictions.
“Expanding public defense coverage in these areas is crucial to guarantee an efficient and accessible judicial system”ONDP Director
About the contest
The ONDP highlighted that the competition has been designed to identify the best legal professionals. Applicants must undergo a rigorous selection process, which will include written evaluations, oral tests, interviews and competency analysis.
“Interested lawyers are invited to review the guidelines and participate in this effort to strengthen justice in the country,” the entity declared.
Requirements general to participate
- Be Dominican by birth, origin or naturalization.
- Not having been sentenced to afflictive or infamous punishment.
- Be in full exercise of civil and political rights.
- Be a graduate or doctor in Law.
- Possess a current exequatur.
- Have basic computer knowledge.
- Demonstrate moral and psychological aptitude.
- Deposit the required documentation according to the contest rules.
- Approve all stages of the contest.
- Complete the training program of the National School of the Judiciary.
Reception of documents
The press release specifies that the reception of documents will take place from Monday, December 16, 2024 to Friday, January 24, 2025, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, at the headquarters of the Office National of Defense Public, located at Osvaldo Báez Street No. 09, Gazcue, National District.
For more information, visit the ONDP offices or consult the complete contest rules on the website: www.defensapublica.gob.do
