Policies and Standards

Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC)

 

Policy Position and Activities Related to Policies and Standards, March 2010

 

Rules

CLE Rules

Contract Defender Rules and Contract Defender Rules with Commentary and Sample Fee Vouchers and sample Notification of Application and Contract Template

Policy Monitoring Rules

Model procedure
Attorney Fee Recoupment Procedures/Orders
Model Procedure for Appeal of Disapproval of Requested Counsel Fee

Model Forms
Affidavits of Indigence (three versions--read introduction)
Attorney Fee Voucher [doc]
Magistrate Warning (2-sided form: Spanish and English) [doc

Sample forms for adult indigent defense plans:
Affidavit of Indigence-Excel Spreadsheet
Affidavit of Indigence-Short Form
Attorney Application for Appointment (Long)
Attorney Application for Appointment (Medium)
Attorney Application for Appointment (Short)
Model 1 Affidavit of Indigence
Model 2 Affidavit of Indigence
Model 3 Affidavit of Indigence
Model Magistrate’s Warning Form (English & Spanish)
Model Attorney Fee Voucher

Sample forms for juvenile indigent defense plans:
Juvenile Affidavit of Indigence-Excel Spreadsheet
Juvenile Affidavit of Indigence-Short Form
Juvenile Intake Form
Juvenile Model 1 Affidavit of Indigence
Juvenile Model 2 Affidavit of Indigence
Juvenile Model 3 Affidavit of Indigence
Model Attorney Fee Voucher
Attorney Application for Appointment (Long)
Attorney Application for Appointment (Medium)
Attorney Application for Appointment (Short)

Adult plan templates
Adult Core Requirements and Statutory References
Conduct Prompt and Accurate Magistration Proceedings
Determination of Indigence for Adults – Primary+Net Income+Assests Test
Determination of Indigence for Adults – Primary
Determination of Indigence for Adults – Primary+Net Income Test
Adult Minimum Attorney Qualifications (Small Counties)
Adult Minimum Attorney Qualifications (Large Counties)
Adult Minimum Attorney Qualifications (Medium Counties)
Adult Appoint Counsel Promptly (Less than 250K)
Adult Appoint Counsel Promptly (Greater than 250K)
Adult Attorney Selection Process (Rotation)
Adult Attorney Selection Process (Rotation and PD)
Adult Fee and Expense Payment Process

Juvenile plan templates:
Juvenile Core Requirements and Statutory References
Conduct Prompt Detention Hearing
Determination of Indigence for Juveniles – Primary+Net Income+Assets
Determination of Indigence for Juveniles – Primary
Determination of Indigence for Juveniles – Primary+Net Income Test
Juvenile Minimum Attorney Qualifications (Medium and Small Counties)
Juvenile Minimum Attorney Qualifications (Large Counties)
Juvenile Appoint Counsel Promptly
Juvenile Attorney Selection Process (Rotation)
Juvenile Attorney Selection Process (Rotation and PD)
Juvenile Fee and Expense Payment Process

 

CLE Resources

Policies and Standards Committee members


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Updated: 25-Jan-2013