Having access to competent legal counsel when charged with a serious
criminal offense is a right afforded to everyone under both state and federal laws. The 506th Judicial District Court
supports the policies of the State of Texas as promulgated by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission in the appointment and
compensation of attorneys appointed to represent the indigent.
Waller
County indigent defendants are represented through contract attorneys who serve under a one-year contract for
a fixed annual compensation. For fiscal year 2012, contract attorneys for felony and misdemeanor clients will receive
$32,400.00 annually, payable in monthly increments. Interested attorneys may apply for a contract position as provided
for under the Waller County Indigent Defense Plan at http://tfid.tamu.edu/IDPlan/ViewPlan.aspx?PlanID=341.
To obtain a copy of the Notice of Opportunity and Application, either
see the link below or contact the Court Coordinator. In addition, you will need an Application for Appointment. See the link below for a copy of the instructions
for filing the Application or contact the Court Coordinator. A copy of a sample contract may also be obtained by contacting
the Court Coordinator.
In Grimes County,
each trial court maintains its own list of eligible attorneys who may be appointed to indigent defense cases.
The 506th Judicial District Court endeavors to maintain no more than eight attorneys on its list in order to give interested
attorneys enough business to make it economically feasible to participate. Interested attorneys should file an Application
for Appointment directly with the Court. See the link below for a copy of the instructions for the Attorney's Application
for Appointment, or contact the Court Coordinator. See the Grimes County Indigent Defense Plan at http://tfid.tamu.edu/IDPlan/ViewPlan.aspx?PlanID=155.
If you are a defendant requesting appointment
of counsel, please fill out the Request for Appointment of Attorney form found by clicking the link below. File that
Request for Appointment with the District Clerk of the county where your charges are pending.
Waller County Notice of Opportunity and Application
Waller County Instructions for Application
Grimes County Instructions for Application
Defendant's Request for Appointment of Attorney