Miami County, IN Public Defender’s Office
Description
The Miami County Public Defender's Office is located in Peru, Indiana. With one Chief Public Defender and supporting staff, this Public Defender's Office provides legal assistance to indigent clients in Miami County who cannot pay for private counsel and who are at risk of losing their liberty if convicted. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay and the right to a lawyer. The services provided by the Miami County Public Defender's office include providing legal representation, consultation, representing clients in criminal investigative proceedings, creating a defense plan, conducting investigative legal research, interviewing the necessary clients and witnesses, working closely with clients, and discussing relevant information and strategies for their cases. Please visit their website for details about who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's Office and how and when you can apply.