Pearl River County, MS Public Defender’s Office

The Pearl River County Public Defender's Office is located in Poplarville, MS. With three Public Defenders, three Felony Level Public Defenders, two Parent Defenders and one Youth Defender, the Pearl River Office is responsible for representing the county of Pearl River in criminal defense cases resulting from lawsuits filed against the indigent client in the Peral River County, Mississippi. An individual must apply for a public defender by completing a detailed financial statement and agreeing to provide documentation concerning income, assets and debts for the person and the person’s spouse, if any. This information generally is provided to a court employee who reviews the financial information and makes a recommendation to the judge on whether or not the person is eligible for government-paid counsel. Individuals who are determined to be eligible for court-appointed counsel do not have the right to choose who their attorney will be. However, they do have the right to have competent legal representation. For any clarification on the services of Pearl River County Public Defender's Office, reach out to them using the contact information provided here.