The Sutter County Public Defender's office is located in Yuba City, California. The office serves the whole of Sutter County. The Public Defender's Office represents defendants charged with crimes committed in Sutter County who cannot afford an attorney, including juveniles. Indigent persons who wish to utilize a public defender must make a formal request during their first appearance in the courtroom, after which the judge will issue a ruling on whether or not a public defender can be assigned to the case. Attorneys in the Sutter County Public Defender's office cannot legally provide legal advice or representation to clients until they have been assigned to a case by a judge. When the Social Services Department takes children into custody, the Public Defender is appointed to represent parents of the minors. For more information on services provided by the Sutter County Public Defender's office, please contact them directly using the information provided.