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The Office of the State Public Defender is responsible for coordinating Iowa's Indigent
Defense System. Our mission is to ensure that all impoverished persons in Iowa are provided
high quality legal representation in criminal, juvenile, and other eligible proceedings in the
most efficient and economically responsible manner.
AGENCY
• Defend those who cannot afford a • Take papers to jail to sign
lawyer
• Watch videos (body cams,
• Everyone gets a chance at justice street cameras, interview videos)
• Watch trials
• Attend trial dates, argue for your client
• Be a listener
• Communication skills, and organization
skills must be strong
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE