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Find public defense programmes, provider directories and court instructions for requesting appointed counsel. Appointment, financial eligibility and case-type limits vary.

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Trinity — requesting counsel at arraignmentOfficial instructions

Read the court’s instructions for requesting appointed counsel if you cannot afford an attorney. Ask the judge at your first appearance, the arraignment; the court determines appointment.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Superior Court of California, County of Trinity · Superior Court of California, County of Trinity — defense-court (opens in a new tab)

Criminal | Superior Court of California | County of Trinity — Actual public appointed-counsel instructions

If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, you can ask the judge at your first appearance in court, the arraignment, to appoint one. The Court may then appoint a Public Defender to represent you.

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