Full question:
I am trying to make a Motion For Appointment of Pro Bono Attorney. What I need is the Georgia Supreme Court Ruling so that I may do this. I have an example for which I got from the internet and it is called a Jurisdiction Statement. It states: Comes now the plaintiff, and must request an attorney be appointed to him pursuant to the fact that the court has already found that he may proceed in form a pauperis. Further the Missouri Supreme Court Rules provide for such appointment pursuant to Mo.S.Ct. Rule 22.07 (b)........... What I need is the Georgia law with the Georgia Supreme Court that lets me get a Pro Bono Attorney. Thank You.
- Category: Courts
- Subcategory: Attorneys
- Date:
- State: Georgia
Answer:
In Georgia, if a person cannot afford an attorney for criminal charges or appeals, they can request a court-appointed attorney. This request must be made in writing and include a certificate of financial resources, which details the person's assets, liabilities, income, dependents, and the charges they face. This information helps the court determine if the person qualifies as indigent.
The court may appoint an attorney without a written request if it finds the person indigent. A judge or their designee will make the determination of indigency. Once determined, the court will authorize the appointment of counsel in writing, and this authorization will be filed with the case documentation. The appointed attorney, along with relevant parties, will be notified of the appointment.
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