As amended through April 1, 2024
Rule 211 - Applications for Court Appointed Counsel; In Forma Pauperis(A) Applications for court appointed counsel, or to proceed in forma pauperis, shall be verified by the individual seeking to proceed or to be represented by court appointed counsel, and shall be submitted to the Court Administrator for assignment to a judge for consideration. (1) The judge to whom the matter has been assigned shall initially evaluate the applicant's eligibility for counsel using guidelines to be determined by reference to 125% of the poverty level for a family of a particular size as determined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and duly published from time to time.(2) Should the judge determine that the applicant is eligible for court appointed counsel, because of the application of the guidelines set forth above, or because the individual is otherwise unable to employ counsel, the judge shall promptly notify the applicant and appointed counsel.(B) The judge assigned to consider the application may request the Solicitor for the County of York to respond to any application, and may schedule a hearing before an assigned judge to consider the merits of any application.Amended effective through 4/1/2024.