Indigency hearing scheduled for Casey Anthony

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - The ball is rolling to declare Casey Anthony indigent. That means the state would pick up the tab for her defense.

Judge Stan Strickland scheduled an indigency hearing for March 18, 2010. He will then decide whether to approve the declaration.

So how exactly would it work? FOX 35 talked to former Brevard County judge Oscar Hotusing. He said one can be indigent by the courts declaring and confirming the proof that there is no home ownership or any hidden assets. In this regard, according to officials, Casey Anthony is eligible and will be filed, indigent for purposes of cause. The judge will control how much money she receives and is allowed spend through out the case.

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Casey Anthony remains jailed on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of her daughter Caylee who was last seen in June of 2008, but she was not reported missing until a month later. Her remains were found in woods near the family's home on December 11, 2008. Investigators say the toddler's body was found with duct tape over her mouth.

Casey has pleaded not guilty and claims a babysitter kidnapped Caylee.
 

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