Answer the following questions to see if you qualify for appointment of counsel or a fee waiver.
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Would you like to check whether you qualify as indigent under Illinois law?
GOTO:2
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Are you a party to a criminal or civil case?
Is the penalty in your case a fine only?
I'm sorry, but under Illinois law you cannot qualify as indigent where the penalty in the case is only a fine. See
725 ILCS 5/113-3(b). So, you'll probably need to hire an attorney. Would you like to search for one near you?
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Are you a juvenile (under 18) or an adult?
Do you or your family lack financial resources on a practical basis to retain counsel? In other words, although you need not be entirely without funds, would it be impractical for you to afford an attorney?
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Do you lack financial resources on a practical basis to retain counsel? In other words, although you need not be entirely without funds, would it be impractical for you to afford an attorney?
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Do you receive public assistance under one or more of the following programs: Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps, General Assistance, Transitional Assistance, or State Children and Family Assistance?
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How many people are in your household, including yourself?
How much income does your household bring in per year in after tax dollars?
Would you like to check for eligibility based on your income?
You probably qualify as indigent because you receive public assistance. See
735 ILCS 5/5-105(a)(2)(i). Consequently, you may be eligible to have your court fees waived. Please note that if you are a minor under 18, a fee waiver must be filled out by an adult having knowledge of the facts. See
735 ILCS 5/5-105(c). Would you like me to help you fill out a fee waiver based on what you've told me or would you like me to open up a fee waiver for you to fill out yourself and file?
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If the affidavit of indigency didn't open in a new window/tab, you can find it
here. Either way, after you fill it out take it to court and give it to the clerk.
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You probably qualify as indigent since you earn less than 125% of the poverty line. Consequently, you may be eligible to have your court fees waived. See
735 ILCS 5/5-105(a)(2)(ii). However, if your assets that are not exempt under
Part 9 Article XII(a) or
Part 10 Article XII(a) are of a nature and value that the court determines you are able to pay, you may not qualify as indigent based on your income. Please note that if you are a minor under 18, a fee waiver must be filled out by an adult having knowledge of the facts. See
735 ILCS 5/5-105(c). Would you like me to help you fill out a fee waiver based on what you've told me or would you like me to open up a fee waiver for you to fill out yourself and file?
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If the affidavit of indigency didn't open in a new window/tab, you can find it
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You probably won't qualify as indigent based on your income since you earn more than 125% of the poverty line. See
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Would the payment of fees, costs, and charges related to this case otherwise result in substantial hardship to you or your family?
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At the discretion of the court, you may qualify as indigent if the court finds that payment of fees, costs, and charges related to this case would result in substantial hardship to you or your family. See
735 ILCS 5/5-105(a)(2)(iii). Consequently, you may be eligible to have your court fees waived. Please note that if you are a minor under 18, a fee waiver must be filled out by an adult having knowledge of the facts. See
735 ILCS 5/5-105(c). Would you like me to help you fill out a fee waiver based on what you've told me or would you like me to open up a fee waiver for you to fill out yourself and file?
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If the affidavit of indigency didn't open in a new window/tab, you can find it
here. Either way, after you fill it out take it to court and give it to the clerk.
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You probably won't qualify as indigent. So, you'll probably need to hire an attorney. Would you like to search for one near you?
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You may qualify as indigent and be eligible for a court appointed attorney. In order for the court to determine whether you qualify, you will need to sign an affidavit that contains sufficient information for the court to ascertain your assets and liabilities. Such information will typically include your income, property, savings, and expenses, for example. See
725 ILCS 5/113-3(b). If the court appoints you counsel, you may be ordered to pay a reasonable sum to reimburse either the county or the state for your representation. See
725 ILCS 5/113-3.1(a) and
Guidelines for Assigned Counsel(b). Would you like me to open up an affidavit?
If the affidavit didn't open in a new window/tab, you can find it
here. Either way, after you fill it out take it to court and give it to the clerk.
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You may qualify as indigent and be eligible for a court appointed attorney. However, Illinois has no presumption of indigence in juvenile court proceedings. In order for the court to determine whether you qualify, an adult with knowledge of the facts will need to sign an affidavit that contains sufficient information for the court to ascertain your assets and liabilities. Such information will typically include family income, property, savings, and expenses, for example. See
725 ILCS 5/113-3(b) and
Guidelines for Assigned Counsel(b). Would you like me to open up an affidavit?
If the affidavit didn't open in a new window/tab, you can find it
here. Either way, after you fill it out take it to court and give it to the clerk.
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You probably won't qualify as indigent since you do not lack financial resources on a practical basis to retain counsel. So, you'll probably need to hire an attorney. Would you like to search for one near you?
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OK, let's get just a little more information from you. What is your full legal name?
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Thanks name. In what city do you reside?
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What is your ZIP code?
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What is your address?
Thanks name, we're ready to go!
Please verify that the information on this form is accurate and take it to the court and give it to the clerk. Have a great day.
I'm afraid there's nothing else I can help you with. I hope you have a nice day.
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