The Public Defender’s Office represents individuals charged with criminal and major traffic cases in Greene County, in which a sentence of imprisonment is a possibility. In order to qualify for the services of the Public Defender, the individual must show that he or she cannot afford to hire counsel on his or her own. Some persons may be required to reimburse the County up to $500.00 for the services of the Public Defender. This determination varies from case to case, based on each person’s circumstances. The Public Defender may also be appointed to represent parties involved in Juvenile Court Act proceedings.
The Public Defender’s Office is limited to representing individuals in the types of cases listed above. We cannot give you legal advice or represent you in family or other civil matters. You must seek private counsel for those types of cases.
If the Public Defender’s Office is appointed to your case, it is your responsibility to maintain contact with us.
You may check the status of your case and upcoming court dates 24 hours a day at judici.com. It is a user-friendly site. Under the Public Access section select Greene County. On the next page, type in your name (last name first, then first name) or the case number if you know it, and select the search button. Your Greene County case(s) will be displayed.