What is the Application for Assignment of Counsel?

It collects personal, household, financial, and case information for people applying for assigned counsel through St. Lawrence County Indigent Defense.

What documents should I provide with the application?

The instructions ask for copies of case papers and proof of income or assistance. Applicants with no income or assistance must provide a notarized statement of financial support.

Do I need a notary for the Application for Assignment of Counsel?

No. The application itself does not require notarization. However, applicants with no income or assistance must provide a notarized statement of financial support.

How do I submit the Application for Assignment of Counsel?

Apply in person at the Office of Indigent Defense on weekdays during regular business hours, fax the completed application, or mail it to the Canton address shown in the instructions.

Pitcairn, NY · St. Lawrence County

No notary required

Application for Assignment of Counsel

This application lets people seeking assigned counsel provide personal, financial, and case information to St. Lawrence County Indigent Defense.

What this form is

Use this application to request assignment of counsel through St. Lawrence County Indigent Defense. It asks for personal, household, income, assistance, and current case information; applicants are instructed to provide copies of case papers and proof of income or benefits, with additional documentation for people without income or assistance.

Who needs it

People applying for assigned counsel in St. Lawrence County should complete this application and provide the supporting documents listed in its instructions.

How to submit it

Apply in person at the Office of Indigent Defense during regular business hours, Monday through Friday; fax the completed application to 315-379-0401; or mail it to 48 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617.

About notarization

The application itself does not require notarization; applicants with no income or assistance must provide a notarized statement of financial support.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Application for Assignment of Counsel PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Answer the questions about your personal information, household, income or assistance, and current case.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include copies of case papers and proof of income or assistance; provide a notarized statement if you have no income or assistance.
4
Submit to Indigent Defense
Apply in person, fax the completed application, or mail it to the Office of Indigent Defense in Canton.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Application for Assignment of Counsel?: It collects personal, household, financial, and case information for people applying for assigned counsel through St. Lawrence County Indigent Defense.
What documents should I provide with the application?: The instructions ask for copies of case papers and proof of income or assistance. Applicants with no income or assistance must provide a notarized statement of financial support.
Do I need a notary for the Application for Assignment of Counsel?: No. The application itself does not require notarization. However, applicants with no income or assistance must provide a notarized statement of financial support.
How do I submit the Application for Assignment of Counsel?: Apply in person at the Office of Indigent Defense on weekdays during regular business hours, fax the completed application, or mail it to the Canton address shown in the instructions.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Assignment of Counsel doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Pitcairn form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.