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The Capital Defense Counsel Office in Jackson, MS, is a government agency established in 2011 to oversee the operations of Capital Defense, Appeals, and Training programs, with the goal of developing a comprehensive public defense system in the state. Under the leadership of State Defender Andr de Gruy, the office is responsible for providing legal representation and support in capital cases, indigent appeals, and parent defense in youth court protection matters. With a dedicated team of directors including George Holmes as Appeals director, Erin Briggs as Training director, Jennifer Morgan as the Parent Defense Program Manager, and Kelsey Rushing as the Capital Defense director, the office strives to ensure the right to counsel for individuals in need. Through their efforts, the Capital Defense Counsel Office plays a crucial role in promoting fairness and justice within the Mississippi legal system.Generated from the website