Scott County, Indiana

The Scott County Public Defenders’ Office represents individuals who are indigent and have been charged with a crime, certain child custody cases involving the Department of Child Services, and specific contempt matters.

The Public Defenders’ Office is an independently operated governmental agency of Scott County. The agency is directed by a three-member board who are Scott county residents and who can neither be elected or public officials nor have any association with law enforcement. The Board, assisted by the Chief Public Defender, sets office and operational procedures. The Board meets on an as needed basis.

Members:

• Chris Garten
• Joie Bukowski
• Greg Gibson