Shawangunk, NY · Ulster County
Ulster County Public Defender Affidavit
This application is for people charged with a crime who seek assigned counsel because they cannot afford an attorney.
What this form is
The application asks the Ulster County Public Defender to review whether you qualify for assigned counsel. The document instructs applicants to complete the form and bring it to the Public Defender’s Office; it also says the office can accept the form by fax or email if you cannot visit. It requests personal, case, income, and expense information.
Who needs it
People charged with a crime who cannot afford an attorney may complete this application to ask about eligibility for assigned counsel.
How to submit it
Bring the completed form to the Ulster County Public Defender’s Office at 280 Wall Street, Second Floor, Kingston. If you cannot visit, the document says to submit it by fax or email.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Ulster County Public Defender Affidavit.
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Complete The Form
Fill it out to the best of your ability before visiting the Public Defender’s Office.
- 3
Gather Supporting Items
If you receive public assistance, bring your identification card if possible.
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Submit To The Public Defender
Bring the form to the Public Defender’s Office in Kingston, or use fax or email if you cannot visit.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Ulster County Public Defender Affidavit?
- No. The document has signature and date fields but no notary block, and it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the application?
- Bring the completed form to the Public Defender’s Office at 280 Wall Street, Second Floor, Kingston. If you cannot visit, the document says it can be sent by fax or email.
- Who can apply for assigned counsel?
- The document says people charged with a crime who need an attorney but cannot afford one may be eligible for assigned counsel.
Need something notarized?
This Ulster County Public Defender Affidavit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Shawangunk form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.