DeWitt County, TX · DeWitt County
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
This form lets a person ask a court to waive court costs or an appeal bond by providing information about their finances.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of DeWitt County · DeWitt County, DeWitt County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.dewitt.tx.us
- Blank form
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What this form is
A person who cannot afford court costs, or certain costs of appealing a justice court decision, uses this form to explain their financial situation. It asks about dependents, public benefits, income, assets, expenses, debts, and ability to pay. The filer can complete a declaration instead of the optional affidavit section, and the court clerk fills in the cause number when the form is filed.
Who needs it
A person seeking relief from court costs or an appeal bond who needs to provide the court with information about their finances.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
The declaration option is signed and dated without a notary; the form also includes an optional affidavit section for signers who do not want to list their 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 dependents, benefits, income, assets, expenses, debts, and ability to pay.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach proof of public benefits if applicable, a legal aid certificate if applicable, or a page describing additional supporting facts if needed.
- 4
Submit the Form
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is this statement used for?
- It lets a person tell the court they cannot afford court costs or, in certain appeals, an appeal bond or cash deposit, and provide financial details.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks about dependents, public benefits, income, property, monthly expenses, debts, and the signer’s ability to pay court costs.
- Do I need a notary for this statement?
- No. The form’s declaration option is signed without a notary. It also provides an optional affidavit section for people who do not want to list their address.
- How do I submit this statement?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.