Can I have a public defender appointed to represent me in Municipal Court for my ordinance violation?
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Miscellaneous Concerns/Issues
Public defenders by state law are not allowed to represent defendants in Municipal Court cases. However, the Municipal Judge may appoint an attorney under the following circumstance:
Financial qualification, as determined by information required on the written Application for Appointment of Counsel by the defendant
Jail must be part of the intended sentencing imposed by the court.
Updated 1/21/2022 12:04 PM