Washington Joiner and Request for Appointment of Counsel is a process used in Washington State courts to join a defendant to an existing criminal case and/or request the appointment of a defense attorney. If a defendant is facing criminal charges and cannot afford to hire an attorney, they can use the Washington Joiner and Request for Appointment of Counsel to join an existing criminal case and/or request the appointment of a defense attorney. There are two types of Washington Joiner and Request for Appointment of Counsel: 1. Joiner: This is the process of joining a defendant to an existing criminal case. The defendant must provide the court with their name, address, and the case number of the existing criminal case. 2. Request for Appointment of Counsel: This is the process of requesting the appointment of a defense attorney. The defendant must submit a written request to the court, detailing their financial status and need for a defense attorney. The court will then decide whether to appoint a defense attorney. In both cases, the defendant must provide the court with all relevant information regarding the case, including the names of any witnesses or victims. The court will then consider all the information and decide whether to accept or deny the request.