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.
Title: California Indigency Calculator Author: Chantal Choi Q(1): What are you charged with? A: Criminal Q(1.1):GOTO:CRIM A: Civil Q(1.2):GOTO:pb Q(CRIM): Is it a felony or misdemeanor? A:Felony Q(2.1):GOTO:INCOME A: Misdemeanor Q(CRIM.1.2): Which class of misdemeanor A: Class A Q(2.2.1):GOTO:INCOME A: Class B Q(2.2.2): You might not be eligible for counsel, please see a lawyer to inquire. (Penal Code) A: Class C Q(2.2.3):GOTO:2.2.2 Q(INCOME): Do you have income? A:Yes Q(3.1):GOTO:spouse A:No Q(3.2):GOTO:spouse Q(spouse):Do you have a spouse earning income in the family? A:Yes Q(4.1): GOTO:child A:No Q(4.2):GOTO:child Q(child): Do you have children or need to pay child support? A:Yes Q(5.1):GOTO:asset A:No Q(5.2):GOTO:asset Q(asset): Do you own any assets (house, car, stock, etc.) A:Yes Q(6.1):GOTO:SUFF A:No Q(6.2):GOTO:SUFF Q(SUFF): Do you have sufficient income to provide for yourself and hire a private attorney(household income+assets- all expenses)? A:Yes Q(7.1):GOTO:CRIMMAY A: No Q(7.2):GOTO:CRIMQUAL A:Maybe Q(7.3):GOTO:CRIMMAY Q(CRIMMAY): You may still qualify for a court-appointed attorney. A[javascript:save2('mailmerge.csv',csv())]: Please download this financial statement and the court would decide. Q(CRIMQUAL): You are most likely indigent. A[javascript:save2('mailmerge.csv',csv())]: Please download this financial statement and the court would decide. Q(pb):Do you receive any public benefits? A:Yes Q(10.1):GOTO:foodstamp A:No Q(10.2):GOTO:household Q(foodstamp): Do you receive Food Stamps? A: Yes Q(11.1):GOTO:SSI A: No Q(11.2):GOTO:SSI Q(SSI): Do you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? A:Yes Q(12.1):GOTO:SSP A: No Q(12.2):GOTO:SSP Q(SSP): Do you receive SSP? A:Yes Q(13.1):GOTO:MEDI A: No Q(13.2):GOTO:MEDI Q(MEDI):Do you receive Medi-Cal? A:Yes Q(14.1):GOTO:FED A: No Q(14.2):GOTO:FED Q(FED):Do you receive County Relief/Federal Assistance? A: Yes Q(15.1):GOTO:IHSS A: No Q(15.2):GOTO:IHSS Q(IHSS):Do you receive IHSS? A: Yes Q(16.1):GOTO:TANF A: No Q(16.2):GOTO:TANF Q(TANF):Do you receive CalWORKS or Tribal TANF? A: Yes Q(17.1):GOTO:CAPI A: No Q(17.2):GOTO:CAPI Q(CAPI): Do you receive CAPI? A: Yes Q(18.1):GOTO:qual A: No Q(18.2):GOTO:qual Q(household): How many people are in your household? X:number Q(income):What is you gross monthly household income (before deduction for taxes)? X:number Q(Q): Let's see if you qualify A:[javascript:if (getvar('household')==1 && getvar('income')<1256.26) {goto('qual')}else if (getvar('household')==1 && getvar('income')>1256.26){goto('not')}else if (getvar('household')==2 && getvar('income')<1691.67) {goto('qual')}else if (getvar('household')==2 && getvar('income')>1691.67){goto('not')}else if (getvar('household')==3 && getvar('income')<2127.09) {goto('qual')}else if (getvar('household')==3 && getvar('income')>2127.09){goto('not')}else if (getvar('household')==4 && getvar('income')<2562.51) {goto('qual')}else if (getvar('household')==4 && getvar('income')>2562.51){goto('not')}else if (getvar('household')==5 && getvar('income')<2997.92) {goto('qual')}else if (getvar('household')==5 && getvar('income')>2997.92){goto('not')}else if (getvar('household')==6 && getvar('income')<3433.34) {goto('qual')}else if (getvar('household')==6 && getvar('income')>3433.34){goto('not')}] ok Q(qual): Congratulations, you are eligible for a fee waiver. A[javascript:save2('mailmerge.csv',csv())]: Please download this form. Q(not): Sorry you don't. Do you have enough income to pay for your household’s basic needs (food, shelter, clothes) AND the court fees? A:Yes Q(21.1):Hmmm, it seems like you are not eligible for a fee waiver, please see an attorney for more information. A:No Q(21.2):GOTO:qual