Jackson County, IL Public Defender’s Office

The Jackson County Public Defender's Office is located in Jackson, Illinois. The Office of the Public Defender provides legal representation to persons accused of criminal offenses. The Public Defender also represents juveniles charged in delinquency petitions and the minors and parents involved in abuse and neglect cases. In addition, the Public Defender's Office attorneys represent indigent persons appointed by the court. An individual charged with a criminal offense can ask the judge to have the Public Defender appointed to represent them at their first court appearance. The judge will then decide if the Public Defender will be appointed. In a juvenile case, the Public Defender will automatically be appointed to represent the parties. The roles and responsibilities of the Jackson County Public Defender's Office are to provide legal representation, consultation, and advice to clients, represent clients through criminal investigative proceedings, create a defense plan, conduct legal investigative research, and interview the necessary clients and witnesses, work closely with clients, discuss relevant information and strategies. You should first contact the Jackson County Public Defender's Office for further assistance.