I am the victim, and I am indigent, will the court appoint an attorney to represent me?

No, under our laws at this stage of the proceedings, only the accused is entitled to court appointed counsel. However, you may hire your own attorney.

If a warrant is issued, then the victim does not need an attorney in a criminal case because the victim will be represented by the State of Georgia. The District Attorney's office represents victims of felony offenses and Solicitor's office represents victims of misdemeanor offenses.

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1. I am the victim, and I am indigent, will the court appoint an attorney to represent me?
2. Does the accused have any additional rights since this is a criminal case?
3. Do Affidavits of Indigency apply to criminal cases?