Waiver of Court Fees Requests

The court recognizes that some people are not able to pay the court fees associated with a civil case. It is the judge's decision if the fees will be waived. If you wish to ask the court to waive the filing fee, please fill out and file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees.

Eligibility

To qualify for a waiver of these court fees, one of the following conditions should exist:

1. You are receiving Public Aid or other public benefit listed on the application.
2. Your net income is 125% or less of the federal poverty level.
3. Your income is over 125% of the federal poverty level, but your family and you will suffer serious hardship if you must pay the costs.

Other Requested Information

After the judge reviews your application, they will fill out the Order on Application for Waiver of Court Fees. This Order will say if you must pay none, a portion, or all of the court fees. The judge may also schedule a hearing date on your fee waiver application before that decision can be made. In this case, you may need to bring proof of public benefit, or documents related to your financial circumstances.