Defendant's Financial Statement on Eligibility for Appointment of Counsel and Reimbursement and Record on Appeal at Public Expense

Judicial Council of California · Criminal

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form lets defendants tell the court about their money and property so the court can decide if they can afford a lawyer and if they can pay for court costs. Defendants use it in criminal cases to ask for a free lawyer and free copies of court records when they don't have enough money to pay for these things.