§ 22 Act on Constitutional and Administrative Procedure (Administrative Procedure Act, VPO) (Verwaltungsprozessordnung, VPO) - Legal Aid

1. If a party lacks the necessary financial means and their claim does not appear to be obviously without prospects, they shall be exempted from the payment of procedural costs and the costs of evidence measures upon their request. The demonstration of indigence is governed by the Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO).

2. Under the same conditions, a party shall be granted the free assistance of an attorney if this appears necessary to safeguard their rights.