The Blaine County Public Defender's Office in Hailey, Idaho has one Interim Chief Public Defender, one Deputy Public Defender, and other members on staff. The mission of the Blaine County Public Defender's Office is to professionally, efficiently and effectively represent, when appointed to do so by the Court, indigent persons in criminal, involuntary commitment, juvenile, and child protection cases within Blaine County. The defendant may be appointed a Public Defender only if they cannot afford an attorney on their own. Their website has a guide that describes, in general terms, how criminal cases are prosecuted in Blaine County. In addition, they also provide links to information resources in Idaho on their website. 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 application form is available online on the Public Defender's website. For information about who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's Office and how and when you can apply, please visit their website.