Public Defenders Office

The Public Defenders Office, an independent agency within the judicial branch of state government, was created by the General Assembly in 2003 and was appropriated state funding during a 2004 special session to deliver indigent defense services to all of the 49 judicial circuits within the state. The Public Defender for the Cherokee Judicial Circuit that consists of Bartow and Gordon Counties is appointed by a five member circuit panel. The Public Defender and the staff is responsible for providing constitutionally mandated effective legal counsel to indigent persons who are incapable of hiring their own attorneys and are accused of crimes or subject to probation revocation proceedings in Superior Court. The county, by state law, must provide this office with office space, equipment, furniture, books, postage, supplies, telephones, and utilities.

 
Contact Information:
Christopher G. Paul, Chief Circuit Defender
Kim Hartsook, Office Manager
101 Boston Road
Calhoun, GA 30701
Phone: 706-879-2160
Fax: 706-879-2161

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm