YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY,  IF YOU CAN NOT AFFORD A PRIVATE ATTORNEY, THE COURT MAY APPOINT THE PUBLIC DEFENDER OR ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER TO REPRESENT YOU

• At your arraignment, the Court will ask if you have hired an attorney or have the financial ability to hire an attorney to represent you.
• If you can't afford an attorney, the Court will request that you complete a FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND FINANCIAL RELEASE FORM.
• For your convenience and to assist in your preparation, the forms are available at this link.

Defendant's Financial Statement Release Form