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