Public Defender
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Public Defender Board Chairman
David Malson
Chief Public Defender
Bryan E. Barrett
Purpose of Office: Provide quality representation of defendants in criminal cases when appointed by Rush County Courts. Additionally, the Office of the Public Defender represents some persons in Child in Need of Services cases, Juvenile cases, and Child Support cases when appointed by Rush County Courts.
Contact Information
Rush County Courthouse
101 East Second Street, Room 315
Rushville, Indiana 46173
Phone: 765-932-4163
Email: publicdefender@rushcounty.in.gov
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 AM – 12 PM, 1 PM – 4 PM EST
Staff: Keitha Miller, Paralegal
Halle Ison, Paralegal
Primary duties of the Public Defender are to:
- Ensure quality representation of Criminal Defendants.
