PRO BONO APPOINTMENT PLAN (Effective July 10, 2024)
The objective of the Pro Bono Appointment Plan (the “Plan”) is to facilitate the recruitment of attorneys willing to accept appointments to represent indigent pro se parties in civil cases. Recruited or volunteer attorneys will become members of the Civil Pro Bono Appointment Panel (the “Panel”).
- General Order Adopting the Pro Bono Plan
- Pro Bono Panel Plan
- Pro Bono Panel Volunteer Application Form
- Pro Bono Attorney Expense Reimbursement Form
- Pro Bono Frequently Asked Questions
- See Local Rule 83.6 regarding the assessment for out-of-pocket expenses.
Pro Bono Counsel Resources
- FJC Section 1983 Litigation Third Edition
- Practicing Law Institute (pro bono counsel may upon application be awarded scholarships for courses related to area of appointment)