FAQs • Wise County, TX • CivicEngage

Skip to Main Content

Wise County, TX

Sign In

Homepage

Do services provided by Indigent Defense cost anything?: If found guilty, there could be fines, court costs, or restitution, including reimbursement of attorney's fees, the defendant would be responsible for.

▼
County Court at Law Number 2 - Court Appointed Attorney

Show All Answers

1. Can I get an attorney for a civil matter?: Indigent Defense provides attorneys for those who cannot afford one in criminal matters only. However, if a Motion for Enforcement (contempt) is filed against you, you might be eligible for a court-appointed attorney.

2. Can I choose an attorney?: No, attorneys are assigned to cases by a court on a rotation.

3. Do services provided by Indigent Defense cost anything?: If found guilty, there could be fines, court costs, or restitution, including reimbursement of attorney's fees, the defendant would be responsible for.