Callahan County, TX · Callahan County
Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs or Appeal Bond
People in a justice court case use this form to ask the court to consider their inability to pay court costs or provide an appeal bond.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Callahan County · Callahan County, Callahan County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- callahancounty.org
- Blank form
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- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This form lets a person in a justice court case state that they cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond, or pay a cash deposit to appeal a decision. It asks for personal and dependent information, legal-aid status, benefits, income, property, expenses, debts, and other facts about the person's financial situation. Attach applicable supporting documents, then sign and date the declaration.
Who needs it
A person in a justice court case who cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond can use this form to provide financial information to the court.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; attach any applicable legal-aid or benefits proof, and additional supporting facts if needed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs or an Appeal Bond in Justice Court.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in your personal information and the requested details about dependents, legal aid, benefits, income, property, expenses, and debts.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach applicable legal-aid or public-benefit proof. Add a page labeled “Exhibit: Additional Supporting Facts” if you want the court to consider other facts.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the declaration, then submit the form to the county department named on it.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs?
- It lets someone in a justice court case share financial information and declare that they cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond, or a cash deposit to appeal.
- What information and attachments does the form request?
- It asks about dependents, legal-aid representation, public benefits, income, property, expenses, and debts. Attach applicable legal-aid or benefits proof; an additional page for supporting facts is optional.
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs?
- No. The document has no notary block; the signer signs and dates the declaration. Attach any applicable legal-aid or benefits proof, and additional supporting facts if needed.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs?
- Submit it to the county department named on the form. The form says the clerk's office fills in the cause number when you file it; check the county website for current contact details.