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 an appeal bond and court costs after a justice court decision, can use this form to explain their financial situation. It asks for personal and dependent information, income, assets, expenses, debts, and a declaration about ability to pay. The signer chooses either a declaration or an affidavit option.
Who needs it
A person asking a court to waive court costs or an appeal bond completes this form with details about their financial situation.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document can be signed without a notary using the Declaration option; the alternate Affidavit option is completed before a notary, and no attachment is identified as notarized.
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
Enter your personal information and details about dependents, benefits, income, property, expenses, and debts.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach proof of public benefits if applicable, a legal aid certificate if applicable, or additional supporting facts if desired.
- 4
Choose and Sign an Option
Complete either the Declaration option or the Affidavit option; the latter is completed before a notary.
- 5
Submit to the Court
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- No. You can sign the Declaration option without a notary. The form also offers an alternate Affidavit option to complete before a notary.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does this form ask for?
- It asks for personal and dependent information, public benefits, income, property, monthly expenses, debts, and a statement about your ability to pay court costs.