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Fee Waiver and Deferral of Court Fees

pdf 1. Application for Deferral or Waiver of Court Fees or Costs and Consent to Entry of Judgment

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Application for Deferral or Waiver of Fees 2026.pdf

You may use these forms and instructions in this packet if...

  • You need to have payment of filing fees and/or other court fees and costs deferred, that is, you need to pay later, AND,
  • You understand that since waivers, which excuse payment completely, are rarely granted at the beginning of a case, if your request for deferral is granted you will later receive either a bill for the full amount or a payment plan from the Court, AND,
  • You understand that when you receive that bill or payment plan, you may then file a "Supplemental Application" to request more time to pay or for the court to waive payment of fees and costs completely, AND,
  • You understand that filing these forms does not guarantee your fees will be deferred or waived, but that deferral or waiver will be granted if you meet the requirements established by law.
  • You understand that IF your request for deferral is granted, a charge of $30 will be added to your deferred fees.

pdf 2. Simplified Application for Deferral or Waiver of Court Fees or Costs and Consent to Entry of Judgment

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Simplified Application for Deferral.pdf

You may use these forms and instructions in this packet if...

  • You need to have payment of filing fees and/or other court fees and costs deferred, that is, you need to pay later, AND,
  • You currently receive government assistance from the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) OR
  • You receive government assistance from the state or federal program (TANF or Food Stamps)
  • You understand that since waivers, which excuse payment completely, are rarely granted at the beginning of a case, if your request for deferral is granted you will later receive either a bill for the full amount or a payment plan from the Court, AND,
  • You understand that when you receive that bill or payment plan, you may then file a "Supplemental Application" to request more time to pay or for the court to waive payment of fees and costs completely, AND,
  • You understand that filing these forms does not guarantee your fees will be deferred or waived, but that deferral or waiver will be granted if you meet the requirements established by law.
  • You understand that IF your request for deferral is granted, a charge of $30 will be added to your deferred fees.

pdf 3. Supplemental Application for Deferral or Waiver of Court Fees and Costs

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Supplemental Application for Deferral or Waiver of Court Fees.pdf

You may use these forms if the following factors apply to your situation

  • Your case has ended, and you have received a notice from the court telling you how much you owe and when you must pay the money if you do not file a "Supplemental Application" and obtain an order from the court further deferring or waiving your fees and/or costs.
  • You want to ask the Court for a further deferral or waiver of court fees and/or costs

pdf 4. Request and Order for Hearing

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Request and Order for Hearing.pdf

To request a hearing if your Supplemental Applications was denied

You may use these forms if the following factors apply to your situation

  • Your case has ended, and you filed a further deferral or waiver of fees AND
  • The request for further deferral or waiver of fees was denied AND
  • You want to request a hearing