NCJ Number
              137897
          Journal
  State Court Journal Volume: 16 Issue: 2 Dated: (Spring 1992) Pages: 16-23
Date Published
  1992
Length
              8 pages
          Annotation
              Data obtained from a 50-State survey are used to determine the processes used by each State to appoint indigent defense counsel.
          Abstract
              There are many variations in the procedures used to appoint indigent defense counsel. Some States have statewide application guidelines that all courts must follow, while others allow individual courts to develop an appointment procedure at their discretion. States may provide representation through State-funded public defenders or through contracts with private lawyers. While a determination of indigency is usually made by a judge, in six States, the public defender makes the determination. The most comprehensive programs feature statewide guidelines, use a means-based formula, and attempt to recoup some of the funds expended for counsel rather than denying appointments.  4 notes and 3 figures
          