dcp&p released report only 1 week before court date. I want to hire a private attorney instead of my public defender as he’s on vacation. Need time

Thank you for your question.  I’m so sorry to hear that you are going through this.  It must be incredibly stressful for you.  You have the opportunity to explore retaining private counsel to represent you at any time you wish.  The Court does not frequently deny a change in representation, but that is very much dependent upon the status of your matter.  It is unclear from your inquiry where you are in the process or what your involvement with the Division is, and the answers to those questions are crucial to allow us to help you understand your rights and options.  I encourage you to contact an attorney to schedule a consultation where the specific details of your matter can be explored and the attorney can guide you accordingly.