Hays County Indigent Defense, TX

The Hays County Indigent Defense Office is located in San Marcos, Texas. Under Texas Law, persons charged with a misdemeanor punishable by jail time and any felony may be eligible for a court-appointed attorney. With one Public Defender and various other supporting staff, the office represents the county of Hays in criminal and juvenile defense cases resulting from lawsuits filed against the indigent client. In addition, according to the Hays County Indigent Defense Plan, a person is usually eligible for a court-appointed attorney if their family income does not exceed 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The indigent defense Office of Hays County, Texas, exists to promote and sustain a superior quality of life. In partnership with the community and citizens, they pledge to personally, responsive, and innovatively deliver cost-effective legal services. The right to counsel guaranteed to every American citizen accused of a crime is embodied in the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and made applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment. Individuals may contact the organization directly or work through an attorney for more information or file a claim.