The Vermont Application for Public Defender Services — Criminal is a type of application form used by the Vermont Department of Public Defender to provide legal representation to people who cannot afford a private attorney. The application is used to determine eligibility for public defender services in criminal cases. There are two types of Vermont Application for Public Defender Services — Criminal: the Criminal Financial Eligibility Form and the Application for Appointment of a Public Defender. The Criminal Financial Eligibility Form is used to assess an applicant's financial status to determine if they are eligible for public defender services. The Application for Appointment of a Public Defender is used to appoint a public defender to represent the applicant in their criminal case. Both forms must be completed and submitted to the Vermont Department of Public Defender for consideration.