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Yes. In the United States, ability to pay is not a defense against a civil suit. It is a concern only AFTER a judgement against the indigent person is rendered. An indigent may be granted court-provided defense counsel, though this is not legally required (unlike in a criminal case).
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When a private attorney is chosen by a court to represent an indigent they are referred to as?
When a private attorney is chosen by a court to represent an indigent person, they are referred to as "court-appointed counsel" or a "court-appointed attorney." These attorneys are assigned by the court to provide legal representation to individuals who cannot afford to hire their own lawyer.
What benefits should be provided as a base for the indigent?
There are several types of benefits that can be provides as a base for the indigent, depending on the status of the indigent. Medical care, housing, food and nutrition, as well as job assistance may be indeed for indigent people. Depending on the situation information court assistance and as well was education assistance may be needed.
What US supreme court case established the right to counsel for indigent defendants in federal court proceedings?
Gideon v. Wainwright
What is the phrase said in court when you are unable to pay a fine?
There is no phrase to be said. The person may be called indigent.
Where can you get a free divorce?
You would need to represent yourself and prove that you are indigent so the court will waive the filing fees.
What kind of resources are required to bring a case to the supreme court?
A piece of paper is all that is required if you qualify as indigent.
How much assistance do you get from a public defender?
A "Public Defender" is an attorney supplied by the government who defends indigent persons against criminal charges in court. They are all qualified attorneys who have passed the state bar exam. Public Defenders are not available for civil cases.
Can you get a divorce over the phone without having to pay due to you being pm lowincome and have the fee waived?
A divorce is a judicial action that dissolves a legal marriage. You must appear in court. If you are indigent, the filing fee may be waived. You need to visit your local family court and the staff will answer all your questions.A divorce is a judicial action that dissolves a legal marriage. You must appear in court. If you are indigent, the filing fee may be waived. You need to visit your local family court and the staff will answer all your questions.A divorce is a judicial action that dissolves a legal marriage. You must appear in court. If you are indigent, the filing fee may be waived. You need to visit your local family court and the staff will answer all your questions.A divorce is a judicial action that dissolves a legal marriage. You must appear in court. If you are indigent, the filing fee may be waived. You need to visit your local family court and the staff will answer all your questions.
What part of speech is indigent in the sentence The indigent was tired from scrounging for food?
In that sentence, indigent is a noun.
What kinds of questions do they ask at legal interviews?
Are you guilty or innocent? When did the incident occur? Are you indigent? Do you need a court appointed attorney?
What is civil court?
civil court is where lawsuits are heard as opposed to criminal court where crimes are heard.
What is indigent mean?
Indigent means poor or poverty stricken.
