Having insufficient income or assets to be able to pay for a defense attorney.
Unable by reason of poverty or insufficient financial means to pay.
One who is unable to afford court filing fees and related costs. In criminal matters, an indigent is entitled to receive transcripts at public expense. Except in rare cases, free transcripts are not provided in civil cases. A party making a motion to be declared an indigent must submit a detailed financial statement to the courts on an appropriate form.
Someone who is unable to afford to pay the fees and costs related to a case. A party must make a motion in the trial court or administrative agency asking to be declared indigent. Any questions about this motion should be directed to the trial court or administrative agency. (See also Pauper Status)
Without available funds; usually used in connection with a person who is unable to pay costs, bond, or an attorney in a legal proceeding, and whose responsible relatives are likewise unable to pay.
A person found by the court to be unable to afford to hire a lawyer or otherwise meet the expense of defending a criminal matter. If the defendant is determined to be indigent, a defense counsel is appointed by the court.
A party who is financially unable to pay for an attorney.