The Illinois Affidavit of assets & Liabilities-Order appointing Public Defender is an official document issued by the court to appoint a public defender in certain cases. This document includes information about the petitioner's financial situation, including assets, liabilities, and income sources. It also specifies the nature of the defendant's charge, any mitigating circumstances, and the defendant's ability to pay for legal services. There are two types of Illinois Affidavit of assets & Liabilities-Order appointing Public Defender: the Financial Affidavit and the Non-Financial Affidavit. The Financial Affidavit includes information about the petitioner's assets, liabilities, and income sources, while the Non-Financial Affidavit includes information about the petitioner's charge and mitigating circumstances. Both types of affidavits must be completed by the petitioner and signed by the court before a public defender can be appointed.