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Who is eligible for a Public Defender? If you cannot afford to hire an attorney for your criminal case, and there is the possibility of a jail sentence, you may qualify for a public defender. Qualification is based on your income, your family size, and any debts you may owe.

Public records maintained by a clerk of court, including nonconfidential court records maintained in individual case files, should be requested from the clerk of court. Information on requesting records from a clerk of court is available in the document Requesting Public Records from Clerks of Court.

(3) Guardian ad litem or Juvenile Appeal must be indicated. The Supreme Court of Virginia's established rate of up to $75/hour in court and $55/hour out of court for guardians ad litem applies. Time shall be recorded in increments not greater than . 10 hour (6 minutes).

Code § 19.2-163 provides for a supplemental waiver amount and for an additional waiver amount above the statutory fee to be awarded by the court in which the case is concluded. In these cases, Va. Code § 19.2-163 requires court-appointed counsel to provide a detailed accounting of time expended for each representation.

Public defenders are paid a salary from the general budget of Virginia. Court-appointed attorneys are paid by the court, in the amount assessed to their clients, but the court pays them regardless of whether the client is convicted (or whether the client pays the fee).

This form is to be used to recover fees and other allowable expenses incurred by court-appointed counsel, guardians ad litem, expert witnesses, court reporters, mediators, and others authorized by the court.