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

Sacramento Superior Court

Last updated June 26, 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.