State Rules

Part 29 · Appointment of Counsel for Indigent Defendants

Rule 29.1. Counties to Which This Rule is Applicable

Amended March 6, 2025 (current)

Pursuant to OCGA § 17-12-1 et seq., the following rule is promulgated to provide representation by competent legal counsel of indigent persons in criminal proceedings for those counties not receiving state funds under "The Georgia Indigent Defense Act" (Ga. L. 1979, p. 367, § 1; OCGA § 17-12-30 et seq.).