The Indiana Affidavit of Indigence and Request for Appointment of Counsel is a legal document used by defendants in Indiana who cannot afford to hire an attorney to represent them in court. This affidavit is used to prove that the defendant is indigent, or unable to pay for an attorney, and to request the appointment of a court-appointed lawyer. There are three types of Indiana Affidavit of Indigence and Request for Appointment of Counsel: the Petition to Determine Indigence, the Waiver of Representation by Attorney, and the Certification of Indigence. The Petition to Determine Indigence is the most commonly used form, and it requires the defendant to state their financial resources and prove that they cannot afford to hire an attorney. The Waiver of Representation by Attorney is used when a defendant is able to hire an attorney but chooses to waive their right to counsel. The Certification of Indigence is used to certify that the petitioner has previously been determined to be indigent by a court. It is important to note that the court will not necessarily approve the appointment of an attorney. The court must review the application and determine if the petitioner is eligible for indigence before deciding whether to appoint an attorney.