Angelina County, TX · Angelina County
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
This court form is completed by a person asking the court to waive court costs or an appeal bond because they cannot afford to pay.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Angelina County · Angelina County, Angelina County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- angelinacounty.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this form to tell the court that you cannot afford court costs or, when appealing a justice court decision, an appeal bond or cash deposit. It asks for your personal details, dependents, benefits, income, assets, expenses, debts, and other facts about your financial situation. Choose either the declaration option, which does not require a notary, or the affidavit option, which must be completed before a notary.
Who needs it
A person who cannot afford court costs or the costs of appealing a justice court decision can use this form to explain their financial situation.
How to submit it
File the completed form with the Clerk’s office; the clerk fills in the cause number when you file. The form does not list an address, email, portal, or fee.
About notarization
The declaration option is signed without a notary; the alternative affidavit option must be completed before a notary.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in your personal information and details about dependents, benefits, income, assets, expenses, debts, and financial circumstances.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
If you report public benefits, attach proof. Attach any additional supporting facts or legal aid certificate that applies.
- 4
Choose a Signature Option
Complete either the declaration option or the affidavit option; the affidavit must be completed before a notary.
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File With the Clerk
File the completed form with the Clerk’s office. The clerk fills in the cause number when you file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs?
- It is a court form for explaining why you cannot afford court costs or, for an appeal from a justice court decision, an appeal bond or cash deposit.
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs?
- No, if you complete the declaration option. The form also offers an affidavit option, which you must complete before a notary.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs?
- File the completed form with the Clerk’s office. The form says the clerk will fill in the cause number when you file.