Oklahoma Indigent Defense System, Non-Capital Trial Division’s Cleveland County office

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System's Cleveland County office, located in the agency's main office in Norman, provides legal services in Cleveland County. With one Deputy Division Chief and other legal staff, this office provides representation to agency clients who cannot afford counsel to defend against charges brought by the State. The Public Defenders undertake felony, misdemeanor and traffic cases punishable by incarceration. The purpose of the Trial Program is to fulfill the state's obligations that accompany the right to represent a defense against criminal charges including requirements imposed by the Federal Constitution. District court judges determine whether a defendant is indigent by applying standards developed by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. In addition, the defendant fills out a form about their assets, liabilities, and sources of income. If the judge determines the defendant is indigent, OIDS is appointed. If the court has assigned a public defender to your case in Cleveland County, please contact the main Office of OIDS using the contact information listed here.