Application For Court Appointed Attorney/Affidavit of Indigence

• Category: Affidavits
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-A0092ST
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

An Affidavit is a sworn, written statement of facts, signed by the 'affiant' (the person making the statement) before a notary public or other official witness. The affiant swears to the truth and accuracy of the statement contained in the affidavit. Affidavit of Indigence; Required for Court Appointed Attorney.

Application For Court Appointed Attorney/Affidavit of Indigence is a legal document used to request financial assistance from the court to pay for an attorney to represent the petitioner in a court case. It is typically completed by an individual who cannot afford to hire an attorney on their own. The document includes information about the petitioner's financial situation, including income, assets, debts, and other relevant information. There are two types of Application For Court Appointed Attorney/Affidavit of Indigence: a standard application and an expedited application. The standard application requires the petitioner to provide detailed information about their financial situation and the expedited application requires the petitioner to provide only basic information. Both types of applications must be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as pay stubs, bank statements, tax returns, and financial statements. Once the application has been approved, the court will appoint an attorney to represent the petitioner.