District Defender Selection, District 15 (Acadia, Lafayette, Vermillion)
The Office of the State Public Defender seeks to contract with a District Defender to provide for the delivery and…
Public Defense in Louisiana
20 Years Post Katrina Louisiana’s public defender system is in the best shape that it has ever been. Today, Louisiana…
Office of the State Public Defender Statement on Allegations of Discrimination in Hiring Decisions
On Monday, June 16, 2025, at a meeting of the Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board, claims of discrimination based on…
The Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) is seeking attorneys to be a part of the Louisiana Appeals & Writ Service (LAWS)
Salary: Depends on Qualifications Key Responsibilities: Counsel shall provide legal representation in the form of supervisory writs and appeals in…
State Public Defender Rémy Starns Announces the Louisiana Appeals & Writ Service
Following the success of the Louisiana Writ Service, State Public Defender Rémy Starns announces the creation of the Louisiana Appeals…
Statement From State Public Defender Rémy Starns Regarding The State of Lousiana’s New Execution Protocol
On Monday, February 10th, Governor Landry announced implementation of a new execution protocol. This decision comes as no surprise to…