Common use of FIRST APPEARANCE - APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL Clause in Contracts

FIRST APPEARANCE - APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. The Court may appoint counsel to represent an indigent defendant charged with a misdemeanor offense punishable by confinement. The Court shall determine indigence for purposes of appointing counsel by using the attached Affidavit of Indigence (Form Four) and by considering any other relevant factors. When the Court determines that representation is required at the plea, trial, sentencing, or post-sentencing stage, it must appoint counsel to represent an indigent defendant, unless there is a knowing, voluntary, and intelligent waiver of the right.

FIRST APPEARANCE - APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. The Court may appoint counsel to represent an indigent defendant charged with a misdemeanor offense punishable by confinement. The Court shall determine indigence for purposes of appointing counsel by using the attached Affidavit of Indigence (Form FourThree) and by considering any other relevant factors. When the Court determines that representation is required at the plea, trial, sentencing, or post-post- sentencing stage, it must appoint counsel to represent an indigent defendant, unless there is a knowing, voluntary, and intelligent waiver of the right.