[Maine] Indigency Calculator
This is a class project. You should not rely on it as a source of legal information. It is likely incomplete.
Answer the following questions to see if you qualify for appointment of counsel or a fee waiver.
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Are you in need of a fee waiver or a public defender?
What is your name?
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What is your opposing party's name?
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What is your address?
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What is your telephone number?
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Is your matter Civil or Criminal?
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Do you receive public assistance?
Do you receive assistance under SSI, General Assistance or TANF?
You are likely able to qualify as indigent and receive a feewaiver.
Does your income, after taxes, fall below the Federal Poverty Line?
GOTO:6.1.1
Can you pay the court fees or costs without depriving yourself or those who are dependent on you of the necessities of life, including food, shelter and clothing?
You are likely unable to qualify as an indigent and receive a fee waiver. However, you may still apply using the form below
You are likely able to qualify as indigent receive a fee waiver.
Does your income, after taxes, fall below the Federal Poverty Line?
You are likely able to qualify as indigent and receive a fee waiver.
Can you pay the court fees or costs without depriving yourself or those who are dependent on you of the necessities of life, including food, shelter and clothing?
You are likely unable to qualify as an indigent and receive a fee waiver. However, you may still apply using the form below.
You are likely able to qualify as indigent and receive a fee waiver.
Do you receive public assistance?
Do you receive assistance under SSI, General Assistance or TANF?
You are likely able to qualify as indigent and receive a public defender.
Does your income, after taxes, fall below the Federal Poverty Line?
GOTO:7.1.1
Can you pay the court fees or costs without depriving yourself or those who are dependent on you of the necessities of life, including food, shelter and clothing?
You are likely unable to qualify as an indigent and receive a public defender. However, you may still apply using the form below.
You are likely able to qualify as indigent receive a public defender.
Does your income, after taxes, fall below the Federal Poverty Line?
You are likely able to qualify as indigent and receive a public defender.
Can you pay the court fees or costs without depriving yourself or those who are dependent on you of the necessities of life, including food, shelter and clothing?
You are likely unable to qualify as an indigent and receive a public defender. However, you may still apply using the form below.
You are likely able to qualify as indigent and receive a public defender.
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