FEES

I understand that if I am accepted as a client by the Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD), I will owe a fee as set out in the chart below, even if I hire a private attorney after I apply for and am accepted by the Public Defender. No fee will be assessed for applicants who are under the age of 18 at the time of applying, or who are charged as a juvenile

Entry with early withdrawal	$25
Misdemeanors and Probation Violation Cases	$125
Felonies, Appeals and Post-Conviction Relief	$375
Felony Sex Cases	$500
Murder Non-Capital and Civil Commitment Cases	$750
Capital Murder Case	$1,500

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND PROMISE TO PAY

I understand that lying on this application constitutes a crime.
I understand this Application and Promise to pay is not a confidential attorney-client communication. The Public Defender may provide it to other government authorities (including the court) for determining eligibility for services.
I understand MSPD may contact government agencies, credit bureaus, employers, banks, or other financial institutions to verify my financial situation.
My signature constitutes authorization for release of this information to MSPD.
By signing, I agree that I am requesting the Public Defender to open cases in all of my pending criminal cases and represent me, and that I promise to pay the sum set out in the Fee section above on any case in which the Public Defender agrees to representation.
I understand that MSPD may collect this fee in cases where the Public Defender has undertaken representation based on this application from monies payable to me such as income tax refunds and/or lottery winnings.
I understand that if accepted, I am entitled to my legal file at the conclusion of my case and that if I do not request my file within 10 years from the conclusion of representation, it may be destroyed.
I consent to MSPD utilizing electronic communication regarding my case unless I have indicated otherwise by checking one or more of the following boxes: