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Indigent Defense Counsel List
Calling all attorneys presently on or interested in being on the Indigent Defense Counsel list. Please allow this to serve as a reminder to those presently on the list that you are required to:
- Submit verification annually that you are in compliance with the CLE requirements in order to continue to receive misdemeanor appointments. It is mandatory that you successfully complete a minimum of six (6) hours of training in State Bar of Texas and/or Smith County Council of Judges approved training in criminal law, ethics, evidence or trial practice. Click here for the Annual Reporting Affidavit; and
- All counsel must also submit a new Appointment Application each year. Click here for the Appointment Application. It is essential that you submit a new application and proof of compliance on or before December 14, 2009 in order to avoid suspension from or to be considered for placement on the Misdemeanor Court Appointment list.
If you have questions, please contact Laurita Vodak at 903-590-1691.
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