If you feel you are indigent and would qualify for the services of the Knox County Public Defender, bring the following information to 110 East High Street, which is located directly across the street from the Knox County Courthouse, adjacent to the Memorial Building:
YOU MUST MAKE APPLICATION FOR REPRESENTATION BY THE PUBLIC DEFENDER AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE A COURT TRIAL OR JURY TRIAL, 48 HOURS PRIOR TO A PRETRIAL OR PRELIMINARY HEARING AND 24 HOURS PRIOR TO AN ARRAIGNMENT.
A Twenty-five Dollar ($25.00) application fee is payable within seven (7) days of acceptance of an application for representation, payable at the Clerk of Court’s office of the Court wherein you are to appear. The fee cannot be waived.