Vernon's Texas Rules Annotated - VTRA TX R MONTGOMERY CTY INDIG DEF Preamble

The District Judges of Montgomery County adopt these rules and these rules are applicable to all attorneys certified to handle felony criminal appointments. The Office of Court Administration (OCA) shall provide a copy of these rules and procedures to each attorney accepted on the court appointment list.

The Office of Court Administration shall manage the appointment system via the Fair Indigent Defense Online system adopted by the county. The Fair Indigent Defense Online (FIDO) will be the only method to determine indigence, appoint attorneys, submit, approve, and send vouchers for payment in criminal cases. The OCA Director will ensure that all indigent defendants in need of appointed counsel are assigned an attorney in a timely manner. The Director or Designee will monitor compliance with the requirements and regulations of the Court appointment system.