Request the appointment of a public defender

1. Copy and paste the following text in word processing software:
   [Date]
   [Surname, first name]
   [Full address]
   [Telephone]
   Madam, Mr. President of the Bar Association
   Office Commissions Service
   [Full address]
   Madam, Mr. President,
   I am summoned on [Date}] at [Time]
   in front (check the corresponding box):
   □ CRIMINAL COURT
   □ POLICE COURT
   □ INVESTIGATING JUDGE
   □ ASSIZE COURT or CRIMINAL COURT
   □ FAMILY JUDGE (hearing of a minor child)
   □ JUDGE FOR CHILDREN
   □ GUARDIANSHIP JUDGE
   □ JUDICIAL TRIBUNAL
   □ LOCAL COURT
   □ OTHER: ...
   I would ask you to appoint me a public defender for this hearing.
   I have taken note that:
   - if I fulfill the conditions, the services of this lawyer will be covered by legal aid,
   - if i am unable to benefit from legal aid, the lawyer will ask me to pay his fees to be fixed under an agreement.
   You will find attached a copy of my summons.
   [Signature]
2. Complete the text with your personalized information
3. Print the document
4. Date and sign the document
5. Attach supporting documents requested
6. Send or file the application with the Bar Association

• Copy of your convocation in court
• Copy of your Last 3 salary slips, last tax notice or certificate from the Caf less than 3 months if you benefit from the RSA
• Latest supporting documents of your income and your loads and those of the person you are married to

Others Documents may be requested by the Bar Association.