Colorado public defender income guidelines. 21-1-101. Forms Complete the form that applies to you: For adults: JDF 208 - Request for a State Paid Professional. There is no filing fee. Public defender - policy - commission. May 26, 2025 ยท The chief deputy public defender and deputy public defenders shall serve, on a full-time basis, at the pleasure of the state public defender and shall not otherwise engage in the practice of law. The guidelines are based on gross income. If the income of a juvenile defendant’s parents, guardian, or legal custodian is more than 75 percent above the income eligibility guidelines, the Public Defender will note that the defendant is ineligible for court-appointed counsel, and will submit the form JDF219 to the court to demonstrate ineligibility. (4) The state public defender shall establish such regional offices as he deems necessary to carry out his duties under this article. Income Before Taxes Includes income from household members who contribute to the common support of the home. For juveniles: JDF 219 - Juvenile Delinquency Application for Public Defender. 1oxbqk ja3n qkxg hl dif 5bfo lxqmn l0lylo opg 1o