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Court-Appointed Counsel Application

Travis County Criminal Courts

County indigence application process for defendants asking the criminal court to appoint counsel.

TexasLegal AssistanceTravis County felony and misdemeanor criminal courts.

How to get help

Complete and sign the Travis County indigence form and submit it through the criminal-court appointment process. The form warns that information is subject to verification and falsification is a criminal offense.

Who this service helps

A defendant with a pending Travis County criminal charge who states under oath that they lack the means to employ counsel; the court determines eligibility.

Where this service is available

Service area: Travis County felony and misdemeanor criminal courts.

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About this service

The county form records household, income, expenses, assets, and contact information used to determine whether a defendant meets eligibility requirements for appointed counsel.

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