SB412

Virginia SB412 modifies court procedures for indigent defendants, including financial assessments and counsel appointments.

Virginia SB412 revises the process for determining indigency and appointing counsel for defendants in criminal cases. The bill mandates that courts assess the financial status of defendants claiming indigency, including income, assets, and exceptional expenses. If a defendant is not receiving public assistance and does not retain private counsel, the court may appoint an attorney if the defendant's funds are below a specified percentage of federal poverty guidelines.