Rome Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office

08/25/2026

Today, our office remembers Dolly Parton. Her legacy of music, compassion, and genuine spirit touched countless lives.

May her memory continue to inspire service, generosity, and hope.

08/24/2026

Constitution Corner Mondays

In honor of Rome’s very own Constitution Corner - Each week, we’ll highlight a constitutional right and explain what it means in everyday life.

This week’s feature: the Sixth Amendment Right to be Informed of the Nature and Cause of the Charges Against You.

08/19/2026

There are two sides to every story.

Audiences cheer for Dorothy and her dog, Toto, as they fight to return home. But from the Wicked Witch’s perspective, the tale looks very different — one of theft, destruction, and even murder.

So . . . Is Dorothy guilty or not guilty?

08/19/2026

I’ll take Constitution for $200 . . .

08/17/2026

12 Angry Men - Sometimes justice begins with one person willing to ask: Are we sure?

As 12 jurors weigh a seemingly clear‑cut murder case, one juror stands alone to advocate for reasonable doubt.

What follows is a tense look at eyewitness testimony, physical evidence, assumptions, and the responsibility jurors have to look past first impressions.

A powerful reminder: a jury’s job isn’t to decide whether a defendant might be guilty — it’s to decide whether the evidence proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

08/17/2026

Constitution Corner Mondays

In honor of Rome’s very own Constitution Corner - Each week, we’ll highlight a constitutional right and explain what it means in everyday life.

The Sixth Amendment is home to so many protections including:

✅Impartial juries
✅Speedy & public trials
✅Confrontation

This week’s feature: the Sixth Amendment Right to Compulsory Process For Obtaining Witnesses (i.e. subpoena power).

08/12/2026

I’ll take PD Life for $600 . . .

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

Constitution Corner Mondays

In honor of Rome’s very own Constitution Corner - Each week, we’ll highlight a constitutional right and explain what it means in everyday life.

This week’s feature: the Sixth Amendment Right to Confrontation.

So far, we have looked at impartial juries as well as speedy & public trials. The Sixth Amendment is home to so many of our rights. And we aren’t even done highlighting them!