Can anyone use a public defender?

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ID asked 51 years ago

How is the decision made and by whom if some one is entitled to be represented by a public defender?

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Tess answered 4 years ago

No, you have to qualify financially, that is, you cannot afford an attorney.

Also, no public defense in civil cases, only criminal charges.