The Wisconsin Order on Petition for Appointment of an Attorney, Affidavit of Indigence is a document used in Wisconsin to make a formal request for the court to appoint an attorney to represent a defendant if the defendant cannot afford to hire their own. This document is also known as the Indigencecy Petition” and consists of two parts: an affidavit of indigence and an order of appointment. The affidavit of indigence is a sworn statement that outlines the defendant’s financial situation, including their assets, debts, and sources of income. The affidavit is signed by the defendant and should be accompanied by any supporting documentation, such as pay stubs or bank statements. The order of appointment is the court’s response to the defendant’s request for an appointed attorney. This document outlines the attorney’s duties, the court’s expectations, and the defendant’s financial obligations. There are two types of Wisconsin Order on Petition for Appointment of an Attorney, Affidavit of Indigence: one for criminal proceedings and one for civil proceedings. Depending on the type of case, the language and content of the document may be slightly different.