CJA Form 23 Financial Affidavit (Request for Appointment of Counsel) is a form used by the federal court system to determine the eligibility of an individual for the appointment of counsel at public expense. It is used to assess the financial circumstances of a defendant or witness in a criminal or civil case in order to determine whether the individual qualifies for the services of a court-appointed attorney under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA). The form must be completed and submitted by the defendant or witness in order to be considered for appointment of counsel. There are two types of CJA Form 23s: one for defendants and one for witnesses. The defendant version requires detailed information about the individual’s income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. The witness version requires less detailed information but still requires a financial statement.
CJA Form 23 Financial Affidavit (Request for Appointment of Counsel) is a form used by the federal court system to determine the eligibility of an individual for the appointment of counsel at public expense. It is used to assess the financial circumstances of a defendant or witness in a criminal or civil case in order to determine whether the individual qualifies for the services of a court-appointed attorney under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA). The form must be completed and submitted by the defendant or witness in order to be considered for appointment of counsel. There are two types of CJA Form 23s: one for defendants and one for witnesses. The defendant version requires detailed information about the individual’s income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. The witness version requires less detailed information but still requires a financial statement.
