Petition for Appointment of an Attorney, Declaration of Indigency

This form is used to ask the court to appoint a lawyer for you at the county's expense because you cannot afford one. It requires you to fill out details about your income, assets, and debts.

The court describes it as: To seek appointment of an attorney at county expense after having been deemed not indigent under state public defender guidelines. Available in Spanish.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

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Common questions

What is this form for?

This form is a petition to ask the court to appoint an attorney for you at the county's expense because you say you cannot pay for one.

Do I have to fill out all the financial sections?

The form asks you to provide details about your income, assets, and debts to show your financial situation.

Is there a fee involved?

The form itself does not mention a filing fee, but it is used to request an appointment of an attorney.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 12, 2024.

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