Defending the rights of the accused; Preserving the rights of all.
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Public Defender |
Jessica S. Fauss |
Deputy Public Defender |
Barbara J. Masilko |
Deputy Public Defender |
Aysia Spencer |
Legal Assistant |
April Ernst |
Legal Assistant |
It is the duty of the Public Defender to represent all indigent felony defendants within Platte County.
It is the duty of the Public Defender to represent all indigent persons charged with a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment within Platte County.
It is the duty of the Public Defender to represent all indigent persons against whom a petition has been filed with the Platte County Mental Health Board.
The office of the Public Defender is elected by voters every 4 years. Mr. Matas has held this position since 2010.