For What Reason Is an Indigency Hearing Held?

" The purpose of granting indigency status is to ensure that those with arguable cases, but inadequate finances, have access to justice.

What does indigency hearing mean?

one without sufficient income to afford a lawyer for defense in a criminal case. If the court finds a person is an indigent, the court must appoint a public defender or other attorney to represent him/her.

What happens at an indigency hearing?

You will attend a hearing where a judge will review your financial statement and compare it to the state or county laws that govern court-appointed counsel requirements. ... In other jurisdictions, they can notify you of your attorney via mail. Many people qualify for and receive indigent counsel.