Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court-Appointed Counsel is a legal document that authorizes a court to appoint an attorney to represent a person in a criminal or civil case. The document is issued by the court and signed by the judge, and it outlines the scope of the attorney's authority, the fees to be paid, and any other conditions of the appointment. There are two main types of Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court-Appointed Counsel: One for criminal cases and one for civil cases. In criminal cases, the document outlines the attorney's duties and responsibilities, the fees to be paid, and the conditions for the appointment of counsel. For civil cases, the document outlines the attorney's duties and responsibilities, the fees to be paid, the conditions for the appointment of counsel, and the court's authority to pay the attorney. The Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court-Appointed Counsel is an important document that ensures the proper representation of a person in a criminal or civil case.