The mission of the Office of the Public Defender is to provide competent and effective legal defense to indigent clients consistent with the mandates of the state and federal Constitutions and of the courts.
Goals
Quickly undertake productive representation of those who qualify for service.
Investigate cases in a manner and within a time period which will provide each client with the level of service mandated by law.
Provide effective defense to all clients so that constitutional rights are guaranteed, including the right to a fair trial.
Administer resources wisely and promote efficiency in all office operations so that each client shall receive the service to which he is entitled by law.
Collaborate with other law and justice agencies to develop and implement legally appropriate and cost-effective alternative punishment and rehabilitation options
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