Harrison County, IN Public Defender’s Office
Description
The Harrison County Public Defender's Office is located in Corydon, Indiana. With one Chief Public Defender and one Chief Deputy Public Defender, the Public Defender's Office specializes in criminal defense cases for indigent clients in Harrison County. Additionally, this Public Defender's Office offers legal assistance to indigent defendants who cannot afford private counsel and face losing their liberty if convicted. The mission of the Harrison County Public Defender's Office is to uphold the right to counsel guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment. The roles and responsibilities are providing legal representation, consultation, and advice to clients, representing indigent clients through criminal investigative proceedings, creating a defense plan, doing legal investigative research, interviewing the necessary clients and witnesses and discussing relevant information and strategies. Please visit their website for information about who qualifies for the presentation of legal counsel by the Allen County Public Defender's Office and how and when you can apply.