PUBLIC NOTICE OF REAPPOINTMENT OF

FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER MARIANNE MARIANO

     The current term of office of Federal Public Defender Marianne Mariano, Federal Public Defender for the Western District of New York, is due to expire on May 12, 2021. The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is considering the reappointment of Ms. Mariano to a new four-year term of office and has determined that she appears to merit reappointment subject to public notice and opportunity for comment.

     Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3006A(g)(2)(A), the Federal Public Defender provides federal criminal defense services to individuals financially unable to obtain adequate representation. Upon reappointment, the incumbent would continue to exercise her authority as the Federal Public Defender.

     Members of the bar and the public are invited to submit comments for consideration by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit regarding the reappointment of Federal Public Defender Marianne Mariano to a new term of office. All comments will be kept confidential and should be emailed to:

FPD_WDNY_Comment@ca2.uscourts.gov

Comments must be received no later than January 4, 2021.