IPDC Eligibility
The membership of the Indiana Public Defender Council consists of all public defenders, contractual pauper counsel, and other court appointed attorneys regularly appointed to represent indigent defendants. Ind. Code § 33-40-4-2(b). For purposes of determining membership in the Council, "other court appointed attorneys regularly appointed to represent indigent defendants" means any attorney who is appointed to represent indigent defendants pursuant to a uniform system of periodic appointments or is on the list maintained by the Public Defender Commission of attorneys qualified to be appointed in a capital case under Criminal Rule 24 and is willing to accept such an appointment.
Are you currently a public defender, contractual pauper counsel, or other court appointed attorney regularly appointed to represent indigent defendants? Apply for membership to IPDC by clicking the Membership button below.
What are the benefits of becoming a member of IPDC?
10 1000's of instant colleagues and friends
9 Assistance with legal issues and trial emergencies
8 Online access to expert database and Practice Guides [Search & Seizure; Pre-Trial; Traffic law and others]
7 Listserv for questions/practice help or to share accomplishments
6 Discounted access to Westlaw Edge
5 Information-sharing and consultation with Research and Litigation Experts
4 Digital access to the Weekly Defender with weekly case updates
3 Community who understands what it means to be a public defender and/or criminal defense lawyer
2 Free or discounted rates for live, virtual or on-demand CLE-eligible training.
1 Because you and your clients are worth it!
If you have questions about your eligibility to become a members, please contact us at PDCStaff@pdc.in.gov. Otherwise, complete the membership application and we'll be in contact.