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What happened to our rights to a public defender at no cost to us?
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∙ 6y ago
Such a right has never existed.
You have a right to a public defender; however, there is no guarantee that the public defender is "at no cost to you".
If you cannot afford one, the public will provide you with an attorney. However, if the court believes you can afford an attorney, you are expected to pay for, and provide, your own.
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I was assaulted by a king co district court employee. i need help with the case...?
You might be able to get a public defender to help you free of cost.
If you are unemployed can a judge deny you a public defender?
When you go to court and the judge asks you if you are indegent, that is what determins weather or not you get a public defender. The judge may ask if have a job, and you answer yes, then the judge will ask what your cost of living is. This is when you include rent, elec. things that are nessary to live. If you own a house or a car then you will be asked what the value of that item is. You may have to submit proof all of this. Basicly it boils down to the cost of living n our area, how much you make, and how much it cost you to live. If you do own property or a car a public defender can still represent you but you may be asked to pay a low cost fee. ACTUALLY YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALY APPOINTED A PUBLIC DEFENDER IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY FOR ONE, PERSONALY I KNOW THAT THEY DO NOT ASK FOR LITERALLY POUNDS OF PROOF.
Who payes the public defender in Ohio?
Public defenders in Ohio are paid by the state and local government. In counties with a state public defender, they are paid directly by the state Office of the Public Defender. In counties with a county public defender or appointed counsel, they are paid by the county which is then reimbursed by the state office. However, the defendant may have to pay some of the cost. There is a $25 application fee, which is paid to the court but may be waived by the court if the defendant has no money at all. There is also a "contribution" fee that is based on what you can afford according to the financial information you submit with your application; this is paid directly to the public defender's office. The details are explained in the related links below. On the state Office of the Public Defender page, see the menu items for Reimbursement and OPD Resources at the top of the page. The sections of the Ohio Revised Code are the legal basis, and you can scroll to "Prev" and "Next" sections of the Code to see more of the law. The Ohio Courts Guide link is where I found the other links, and it has an additional to link to the Erie County Public Defender's Office if you want a local example.
Do you have to pay for a Public Defender in Maryland?
No, a public defender is appointed free of charge to those individuals who are charged with a crime and cannot afford an attorney. The public defender is an attorney, but one who is paid by the state or the county. A public defender may be appointed not only in a criminal case, but also in a juvenile, mental health or dependency case. For those who need additional resources, most states and courts offer self help and legal aid information. In Texas there is free and low cost civil legal assistance available through TexasLawHelp.org. Other resources for Texas legal aid can be found at http://www.courtreference.com/Texas-Courts-Self-Help.htm
Hire pro bono or reasonable payment plans criminal defense attorney in San Jose CA?
Some private attorneys may occasionally take a criminal case if they are interested in it, but it's very rare and they don't advertise. If you can show that you can't afford to hire an attorney, and you are facing possible jail or prison time, you are entitled to the services of a Public Defender. You can contact your local Public Defender office on your own, but if you've already been arrested you can tell the court you want a Public Defender at your first court hearing (arraignment). The Public Defender office will ask you for details about your income to see if you qualify. If you have too much income to qualify for a Public Defender, you might be able to find a private attorney who will do a payment plan. The easiest way to find an attorney is through a lawyer referral service. These are run by local bar associations and many provide a free or low-cost initial consultation with an attorney. You can find links to your local Public Defender office and lawyer referral service at the source below. Just scroll down the page to the Santa Clara County section.
Where can I find a public attorney in the US?
If you are looking for a public defender, you would need to apply through the court in which you are charged with a crime. There are no public attorneys for civil matters. Some low/no cost representation is available on a volunteer or non-profit basis. Contact your local bar association to find out what is available in your area.
How do you find a pro-bono lawyer in Montana?
A private lawyer might occasionally take a case for free (pro bono) if he or she is interested in the case, but this does not happen often and those lawyers don't advertise the fact that they might do it. It's easier to find free legal assistance through an agency that exists to provide that service. Where you look depends on what type of case you have. If it's a criminal case, you may be represented by the Public Defender if you can show that you can't afford to hire a private attorney. You can talk to the local Public Defender office, but only the judge can appoint a Public Defender to represent you. The first related link below has a map you can click on to find the Public Defender office in your region, and a clickable link to the complete phone list. If you have a civil case and can show that you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you may get help from a legal aid office. The second related link has links to legal aid providers; check the links to "Find Free and Low-Cost Legal Help", "Free and Low-Cost Legal Services and Resources", and "Free Legal Assistance"). The second related link also has a link to "Limited Scope Representation" that you might find useful, the State Public Defender Office (source of the first related link), and a link to information about public defender applications in Madison County Justice Court.
How much does the bradford White eco defender system water heater cost?
The Bradford White ECO Defender System water heart cost anywhere from 600 to 2,000 dollars. This all depends on what size you are wanting to buy.
Do you have to pay a public defender in Ohio?
To get a public defender or court-appointed attorney in a criminal case in Ohio, the defendant must be unable to afford to hire an attorney, must request that one be appointed for him, and must submit a financial affidavit showing that he or she can't afford to hire an attorney. A defendant is entitled to a public defender or court-appointed attorney only if facing a charge that could result in loss of liberty (i.e., jail or prison). Note that this question was originally placed in the "Civil Lawsuits" category; that was incorrect, as public defenders may only be used in criminal cases. Anyone seeking free or low-cost legal services in a civil case must look for "legal aid" or "legal services" attorneys. The first related link below is just an example, from Crawford County, of the steps involved in requesting a court-appointed attorney. The second related link is the state Public Defender's office. The third related link is where I found the first two, and where you can find links to other local public defender resources.
First time offense for grand theft auto how many years?
It all depends on were you live and if you have a layer or a public defender. Had a friend get hit with that in Fl. and all he got was court cost and fines, and some probation.
What is the cost of downloading Windows Defender?
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What is the tuition cost of a public school?
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