The Missouri Application and Affidavit for Public Defender Services is a form used to request legal representation from the Missouri Public Defender System. This form is available to those who have been charged with a crime and are unable to afford an attorney. It can be used to apply for a lawyer to represent them in court proceedings. There are two main types of Missouri Application and Affidavit for Public Defender Services: the State Application and the Federal Application. The State Application is used to request a public defender in state court. It includes questions about the applicant's financial and family situation, as well as information on the charges they are facing. It also requires the applicant to provide a list of their assets and liabilities. The Federal Application is used to request a public defender in federal court. It includes questions about the applicant's financial and family situation, as well as information about the charges they are facing. It also requires the applicant to provide a list of their assets and liabilities. Both the State and Federal Applications require the signature of a witness and the applicant's signature under penalty of perjury. Once all the information is submitted, the Missouri Public Defender System will review the application and make a determination whether the applicant is eligible for a public defender.