TIDC collects indigent defense data from all 254 counties and attorneys paid for court appointments. These data help TIDC track legal requirements for appointment of counsel and ensure accountability in public spending. Counties must submit reports to receive state grants.
You can follow the links below to submit data to TIDC via our data website. You can also review instructions for submitting data and reports.
Indigent Defense Expenditure Report
County auditors, report your expenditure data here.
File Indigent Defense Expenditure Report
FY2023 IDER Manual
Court Attorney Reporting
NEW: FY2022 Public Defender Office Supplement
Indigent Defense Plans
Judges & court personnel, submit Indigent Defense Plans here.
File Indigent Defense Plan
FY2021 Indigent Defense Plan Submission Instructions
Child Protective Services Court-Ordered Representation Plans
Judges and court personnel, submit CPS Court-Ordered Representation Plans here
File CPS Plan
FY2021 Child Protective Services Court-Ordered Representation Plan Submission Instructions
CPS Model Attorney Voucher
FY21 IDER CPS reporting Q&A Recording
FY22 IDER CPS Reporting Q&A Recording
Attorney Practice Time Report
Defense attorneys, submit Attorney Practice Time Reports here.
File Attorney Practice Time Report
Attorney Reporting Instructions and Form
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TIDC's Oversight Team can help.
