The Iowa CJA 23 Financial Affidavit is a form used by the Iowa court system to collect financial data from those requesting Court Appointed Attorney (CJA) services. The form is typically used by indigent criminal defendants who have been appointed a public defender or court-appointed attorney, and is designed to help the court assess the individual’s ability to pay for legal services. There are three different types of Iowa CJA 23 Financial Affidavit forms: Initial Financial Affidavit, Updated Financial Affidavit, and Waiver of Fees. The Initial Financial Affidavit collects information about the defendant’s income, assets, debts, and dependents. The Updated Financial Affidavit is used to report any changes to the individual’s financial situation since filing the Initial Financial Affidavit. The Waiver of Fees form is used to waive all or part of the fees for CJA services.