Archer County, TX · Archer County
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
This form lets a person in a court case explain their finances and state that they cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Archer County · Archer County, Archer County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.archer.tx.us
- Blank form
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- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this form to tell the court about your income, dependents, assets, expenses, debts, and ability to pay court costs or an appeal bond. It includes a declaration option that does not require signing before a notary, or an affidavit option for people who do not want to list their address for privacy or safety reasons. The form also identifies supporting documents that may be attached.
Who needs it
A person who cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond can complete this form to provide the court with information about their financial situation.
How to submit it
The form says the clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file it. It does not provide a specific filing address or submission method.
About notarization
The declaration option is signed without a notary; the affidavit option must be completed before a notary if you do not want to list your address.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the requested information about your case, household, income, assets, expenses, debts, and ability to pay.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach proof of public benefits if applicable, a legal aid certificate if applicable, and any additional supporting facts you want the court to consider.
- 4
Choose a Signature Option
Complete either the declaration or affidavit section. The affidavit option is for people who do not want to list their address and must be completed before a notary.
- 5
File the Form
File the form with the court clerk; the form says the clerk’s office will fill in the cause number.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond?
- No, if you complete the declaration option. The form says the affidavit option must be completed before a notary if you do not want to list your address for privacy or safety reasons.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks about your dependents, income, public benefits, assets, monthly expenses, debts, and ability to pay court costs or an appeal bond.
- How do I submit the form?
- The form says the clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file it, but it does not specify an address or filing method.