Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 10.07

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 10.07 - APPOINTMENT OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER

A. Upon the request of the defendant for appointment of the Public Defender to the sitting judge, the court shall require the defendant to complete and file a Certificate of Assets/Debts form on a form approved by the Circuit Judges in any case in which a sentence of imprisonment in the county jail facility or Department of Corrections is a possible sentence upon conviction of the offense charged, or where extradition of the defendant to another state or federal jurisdiction is sought.

B. The court may, for good cause, temporarily appoint the Public Defender without prior receipt of the Certificate of Assets/Debts form to serve as counsel in the proceeding then before the court. However, the appointment shall be reviewed and not continue beyond that proceeding unless or until the provisions of Paragraph (a), above, have been complied with.

C. The court shall advise the defendant who is appointed the Public Defender that upon motion of the prosecuting attorney or the court that the defendant may be required to make reimbursement to the County of McHenry for legal services rendered upon final disposition of the criminal matter according to Supreme Court Rules.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 10.07