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The document is a court form from the County Court in Colorado that addresses the payment of filing fees for a legal case. It outlines the eligibility of a party to proceed without payment, options for payment plans, and consequences for non-payment. The form includes sections for identifying the parties involved, case details, and signatures from court officials.

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Why would you not qualify for a public defender?

0:24 1:56 If the Court decides the potential punishment doesnt warrant a public defender. You may not qualifyMoreIf the Court decides the potential punishment doesnt warrant a public defender. You may not qualify for instance in minor offenses where jail time is unlikely a public defender may not be appointed.

Who is eligible for a public defender in Colorado?

If you are an indigent defendant in a Colorado criminal case, you may be eligible for a court-appointed attorney called a deputy public defender. To qualify for a Colorado public defender in 2025, the annual income limit for a one-person household is $26,355. For a two-person household, the limit is $35,770.

Can you be denied legal representation?

Denial of Right to Counsel Deprivation of a defendants right to counsel, or denial of a choice of attorney without good cause, should result in the reversal of the defendants conviction, ing to the U.S. Supreme Court. United States v. Gonzalez-Lopez, 548 U.S. 140 (2006).

Why was I denied a public defender?

There are only two reasons to be denied a public defender: 1) The charge does not qualify (ie there is no possible jail penalty) or 2) the person is not indigent (the court has found, after an evidentiary evaluation, that the person can afford to hire private counsel).

What if you dont qualify for a public defender?

The first step that should always be taken is to petition the Court to reconsider your eligibility. The burden of proof is on the accused to prove that they are financially unable to afford private counsel. Explaining their situation to the judge may be enough to turn the decision in their favor.

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What are the downsides of a public defender?

The most common complaint that we hear is that public defenders have a tremendous workload of cases and its a volume business. Since they have so many assigned clients, even the best public defender doesnt have as much time as theyd like to spend on each individual case.

How much does a Colorado state public defender make?

Public Defender Salary in Colorado Annual SalaryMonthly Pay Top Earners $192,953 $16,079 75th Percentile $140,900 $11,741 Average $113,073 $9,422 25th Percentile $77,300 $6,441

Can you be denied a public defender in Colorado?

If your income or assets are more than what the court guidelines are, the court can deny appointment of a public defender and insist that you hire private counsel.

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