The Pend Oreille County Public Defender's Office serves indigent defendants in the city of Newport. They have contracted with an external attorney, Derek Reid, located in Spokane, WA to provide public defense services. The attorneys represent indigent criminal defendants in misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases filed by the State of Washington, Pend Oreille County, and the cities of Newport in the District Court of Pend Oreille County. The roles and responsibilities of the public defenders are to provide legal representation, consultation and advice to clients, represent clients through criminal investigative proceedings, create a defense plan, conduct investigative legal research, and interview the necessary clients and witnesses, work closely with clients, discuss relevant information and strategies. 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. For information about who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's office and how and when you can apply, please contact them using the information provided on this page.