Process to request waiver of Court Fees
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The court recognizes that some people are not able to pay the court fees related to filing a claim.
To qualify for a waiver of these court fees, one of the following conditions should exist:
- You are receiving Public Aid or other public benefit and;
- Your net income is 125% or less of the federal poverty level;
- 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.
|
Family Size |
Weekly |
Monthly |
Annually |
|
1 |
$282 |
$1,128 |
$13,538 |
|
2 |
$379 |
$1,518 |
$18,213 |
|
3 |
$477 |
$1,907 |
$22,888 |
|
4 |
$574 |
$2,297 |
$27,563 |
|
5 |
$672 |
$2,687 |
$32,238 |
|
6 |
$769 |
$3,076 |
$36,913 |
|
7 |
$866 |
$3,466 |
$41,588 |
|
8 |
$964 |
$3,855 |
$46,263 |
|
(For each Additional person - add $4,675 / year)
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation |
You will also be requested to provide the court the following information:
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The amount and sources of your income; for example $339.00 per month in AFDC, supplemented by Food Stamps, Public Aid, Veteran Assistance, General Assistance from township.
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List of other sources of income not listed above.
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Your income you had in the last year.
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Any changes you expect your income to go up or down, in either case you should list what you except your income to be in the future.
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List of names and birthdays of your children and/or others you support financially.
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Total value of your possessions.
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Year and make of your cars; if you do not have a car, simply put "none".
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Estimated value of your car.
If these conditions exist and you have the requested information, 
click here to fill out the Petition to Sue or Defend as an Indigent Person.