13.01 Appointment of Counsel at Initial Court Apperarnce 13.02 Appointment of Counsel at Initial Court Apperarnce - Boone County 13.01 Appointment of Counsel at Initial Court Apperance Effective September 18, 2023, unless represented by private counsel, all persons charged with a criminal offense are appointed the Winnebago County Public Defenders’ Office for representation at the hearing at which pretrial release is determined. Said appointment shall terminate at the conclusion of the hearing unless extended by the court upon a finding of indigency. Enacted: 09/14/2023 Back to the Top 13.02 Appointment of Counsel at Initial Court Apperance - Boone County Effective September 18, 2023, unless represented by private counsel, all persons charged with a criminal offense are appointed the Boone County Public Defenders’ Office for representation at the hearing at which pretrial release is determined. Said appointment shall terminate at the conclusion of the hearing unless extended by the court upon a finding of indigency. Enacted: 09/15/2023 Back to the Top