Indigent Defense

How to Apply

A $50 non-refundable application fee. To be considered for appointed counsel, your packet must be completely filled out. Supporting documents needed: copy of Driver’s license of picture ID, copy of social security card, copies of federal income tax return for the last 3 years, copy of last check stub from employer, copy of divorce papers ordering child support payments, copy of documentation of any disability or welfare payments. All copies must be made upon packets return. Your packet must be signed, dated, notarized and returned to the office by the deadline given.

If the packet in incomplete or not returned you will not be considered to be assigned an indigent defense attorney. You will not know until your court date if you have qualified for indigent defense representation.