When an individual has decided to pursue a civil case, the state appoints an attorney to help initiate the proceedings, to conduct necessary inquiries and investigations, and ultimately to present the case in court.

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In civil cases, individuals are responsible for hiring their own attorneys to represent them. The state does not appoint attorneys for civil matters, unlike in criminal cases where a defendant may be provided a public defender if they cannot afford one.

When an Individual Has Decided to Pursue a Civil Case