How to Apply for a Public Defender

How to Apply for a Public Defender

If you would like to request a public defender before your first court appearance, you must complete and submit the Application for Criminal Indigent Status with the Clerk of Court in the county where your case is pending.  Click the link below to find a pdf version of the application.

Franklin Courthouse
Gadsden Courthouse
Gadsden Courthouse
Jefferson Courthouse
Leon Courthouse
Wakulla Courthouse