Minnehaha County, SD Public Defender’s Office

The Minnehaha County Public Defender's Office is located in Sioux Falls, SD. The Public Defenders and their team at the Minnehaha County provide exceptional legal representation and social advocacy to those with limited access to resources. Under S.D. law, every person represented by a court-appointed attorney is responsible for repaying the costs to the county for providing the service. Parents and legal guardians are responsible for the repayment of legal services provided to juveniles up to a statutory limit. The judge may order the fee repayment as a condition of the sentence, or the county may bill you for the service after your case. Either way, you will be financially obligated to pay the amount owed regardless of the case's outcome. In addition, the attorney-client privilege protects all confidential communications between lawyer and client, and can not be disclosed without the client's consent. This privilege also applies to all employees of the public defender's office. For more information on the services of the Minnehaha County Public Defender's Office, please contact them directly.