Public Defender Response (Chapter 55)
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 21, 2019
This form is used by the Public Defender to respond to the court in Chapter 55 cases. It asks the court to review the individual's financial ability to pay back costs for legal help.
The court describes it as: Public Defender's response in Chapter 55 cases.
Where this fits in a case
RespondStage: Respond
This form is used in Chapter 55 cases when the Public Defender needs to report to the court about an individual's ability to pay back legal costs.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- This form is for the Public Defender to fill out. It is titled 'Public Defender Response (Chapter 55)'.
- What does this form ask the court to decide?
- It asks the court to review the individual's finances to decide if they are indigent, partially indigent, or not indigent regarding paying back legal costs.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 21, 2019.
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