City of Spokane

Spokane Municipal Code

***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 03
Chapter 03.01A
Section 03.01A.420
 

Title 03 Administration and Personnel

Chapter 03.01A Executive and Administrative Organization

Article II. Departments

Section 03.01A.420 Public Defender

The office of public defender provides legal representation to indigent persons accused of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor charges under the criminal and motor vehicle sections of the Spokane municipal code, who have been appointed by municipal court for representation. The office handles some county cases that have been conflicted to the City through agreement with the Spokane county public defender’s office.

Date Passed: Monday, April 8, 2013

Effective Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013

ORD C34964 Section 2