Before assigning you a public defender, the court will first evaluate your ability to pay your own costs of defense. The standards that are used are similar to those used by other agencies in evaluating eligibility for such things as public housing, welfare, food stamps or medical coupons.
You must submit an application to the court to be considered eligible for a public defender.
District Court
Complete this form and bring it to the District Court office, located on the third floor of the Jefferson County Courthouse, at 1820 Jefferson Street in Port Townsend. District Court is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also mail it to P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368
Superior Court
Complete this form and bring it to the Superior Court office, located on the third floor of the Jefferson County Courthouse, at 1820 Jefferson Street in Port Townsend. District Court is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also mail it to P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368
Jefferson County Courthouse
District Court: (360)-385-9135
Superior Court: (360)-385-9395
Jefferson Associated Counsel 