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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ____ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ___________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

STATE OF FLORIDA,

CASE NO.: [case number]

vs.

[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant

___________________________/

MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF INVESTIGATOR AT STATE EXPENSE

COMES NOW the Defendant, by and through undersigned counsel, and respectfully moves this Honorable Court for authorization to retain a private investigator, and as grounds states:

1. The Defendant is charged with [state charges from the Information/Indictment].

2. Defendant has been declared indigent for costs pursuant to section 27.52(5), Florida Statutes. [Attach order as Exhibit A].

3. Investigative assistance is necessary to interview witnesses, gather evidence, and assist counsel in preparing an effective defense for trial. The undersigned cannot effectively perform these duties without such assistance, which cannot be provided by counsel alone.

4. The requested investigator is INVETECH LLC, a licensed private investigator agency in the State of Florida, License A 3200189.

5. The defense requests authorization for investigative services at the statutory rate of $50 per hour, not to exceed $[maximum cost], unless further authorized by the Court.

6. The necessity for these services stems from [explain case complexity, contradictory witness statements, evidence collection needs, etc.].

WHEREFORE, the Defendant prays this Court enter an order authorizing retention of the above-named investigator at state expense, at the statutory rate, not to exceed $[amount], and for such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Respectfully submitted,

[Attorney Name]
[Florida Bar #]
[Attorney Address/Phone/Email]
Attorney for Defendant

📋 Motion Filing Checklist:

✅ File motion in writing (no oral requests allowed)
✅ Attach completed criminal indigent status application
✅ Include attorney fees affidavit
✅ Attach charging documents (Information/Indictment)
✅ Serve copy on JAC electronically
✅ Provide JAC minimum 10 business days notice
✅ Specify statutory rate ($50/hour) and maximum cost

⚖️ Important: Services are generally not retroactive - order covers costs incurred after the effective date only.

MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF INVESTIGATOR