Scott County, IN Public Defender’s Office

The Scott County Public Defender's Office is located in Scottsburg, Indiana. With seven Public Defenders and one Chief Public Defender this office provides legal representation to indigent clients in Scott County. They specialize in criminal cases and child custody cases involving the Department of Child Services. The Scott County Public Defender's office provides legal representation to indigent defendants 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 privilege of offering representation to those in need is the reason why the law has offered public defense services. The roles and responsibilities of the public defender's office are, providing legal representation, consultation, and advice to clients, representing clients through criminal investigative proceedings, creating a defense plan, doing investigative legal research and interviewing the necessary clients and witnesses, working closely with clients, discussing relevant information and strategies. If you wish to have more information, please contact the Scott County office by accessing the contact information listed here.