The Pennsylvania Petition for Court Appointed Counsel and Financial Affidavit form and Information Packet is a legal document used to apply for court-appointed counsel and financial assistance in Pennsylvania. The packet includes a Petition for Court Appointed Counsel, Financial Affidavit form, and a Summary of Eligibility Guidelines. The Petition for Court Appointed Counsel is used to request the court to appoint an attorney to represent an indigent person in criminal or civil matters. The Financial Affidavit form is used to provide financial information to the court so that it can determine whether the person is eligible for court-appointed counsel or not. The Summary of Eligibility Guidelines provides an overview of the criteria used to determine eligibility for court-appointed counsel. There are three types of Pennsylvania Petition for Court Appointed Counsel and Financial Affidavit form and Information Packet available: (1) Petition for Court Appointed Counsel and Financial Affidavit for Inmates; (2) Petition for Court Appointed Counsel and Financial Affidavit for Juveniles; and (3) Petition for Court Appointed Counsel and Financial Affidavit for Adults.