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The Repro Legal Defense Fund provides bail and ongoing legal expenses for people criminalized for abortion (self-managed abortion, in-clinic abortion, or at-home abortion) pregnancy loss such as stillbirths or miscarriages, allegation of drug use during pregnancy, and people who are criminalized for supporting others.

Apply for help with fees and expenses for your case. You can find more information on who qualifies for our funding, and what expenses we cover.

We encourage you to apply even if you’re unclear about whether you qualify.

We recognize that fighting back against the state is costly. The Repro Legal Defense Fund wants to ensure that a robust defense is made available to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

If you or your client are being criminalized for an abortion (at home or in a clinic), miscarriage, pregnancy loss, or allegations of drug use during pregnancy and want to apply for funding support, please complete this form.

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Do your state Rules of Ethics require disclosure of malpractice coverage to clients?

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Have you/your firm been assigned as counsel by the court?

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Have you/your firm been retained as private counsel?

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Does your client have an immigration attorney?

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What is your client's name?

What is your client's date of birth?

In what country was your client born?

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What is your client's gender identity?

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What are the charges/allegations? (Please include penal code sections if possible)

Please share basic facts of the case

Please share information regarding your client’s financial need (e.g. unemployed, has multiple dependents, etc.)

Please share any information that makes this request URGENT (e.g. upcoming court date, being incarcerated, etc.)

Was bail or bond set in this case?

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Are you requesting funding for bail or bond?

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If you are requesting funding for attorney fees, please share information about the amount you are requesting along with a simple breakdown of how this amount was calculated.

Are you requesting funding for an expert witness?

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Are you requesting funding for court fees?

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Are there any other fees associated with litigation that you would like to receive funding for?

Does your office have access to social workers, case managers or counselors, and what kind of support do they provide?

Do you believe your client is at particular risk for state violence? (e.g. you can share if race, poverty, immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability make your client particularly vulnerable)

What struggles is your client facing in addition to criminalization? (e.g. around housing, child welfare, immigration, childcare, etc.)

Do you have any additional information, questions or requests from us? (Please use this section to highlight any time constraints, share feedback about additional services that would be helpful to you, or to request case strategy support.)

Please attach any relevant documents you want us to look at [e.g. budgets].

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Is this application urgent?

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What is your relationship to the person you are reaching out on behalf of?

Have police, caseworkers, or someone from the government contacted you or a loved one regarding alleged abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, drug use during pregnancy, or some other pregnancy outcome?

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Have you or a loved one been arrested?

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Is this person incarcerated?

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If yes to the question above, has bail or bond been set? In what amount? Please describe below.

What are the charges/allegations?

Has an attorney been hired or assigned by the court for this case?

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Do you/your loved one have an immigration attorney?

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Have you or a loved one received notice of a date to appear in court? If so, what is it?

Do you have any additional questions, comments, or information for us?

If we determine you/your client may be eligible for assistance from other trusted funds we work with, may we share relevant information you have provided us with them?

YES, you can share the information I provided in my applicationNO, you cannot share the information I provided in my applicationWe ask this because it may help us most quickly find the best support for you. We take your privacy seriously, and if you select “YES,” we will only share this information after notifying you via your preferred contact method that we are referring you, and informing you with which fund we are sharing. If you answer “NO” or do not answer this question, we will not share your information.

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What to Expect

You should receive an immediate email confirming your submission.
Depending on what you stated as your preferred method of communication (email or phone), we will contact you within 2-3 business days, to discuss your needs, answer any questions, and collect any additional information we may require.
- If you marked your application urgent because, for instance, bail has been set in an amount you cannot afford, we will do our best to prioritize your application.
- If you are an attorney and have questions about rates and fee structure, we will address these in our follow-up call.
If we are unable to take your case, we will try our best to provide you with helpful and personalized resources.

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