Ector County, TX · Ector County
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
This form lets a person in a court case ask the court to waive court costs or an appeal bond based on their financial circumstances.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Ector County · Ector County, Ector County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- ectorcountytx.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
A person involved in a court case uses this form to tell the court they cannot afford court costs or, when appealing a justice court decision, an appeal bond or cash deposit. It asks about dependents, benefits, income, property, expenses, debts, and other financial circumstances. The signer chooses either a declaration or an affidavit to state that the information is true.
Who needs it
A person in a court case who cannot afford court costs or the required appeal bond or cash deposit may use this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details. The clerk fills in the cause number when you file it.
About notarization
The Declaration option is signed and dated without a notary; the optional 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 the case and financial information, then choose either the Declaration or Affidavit option.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach proof of public benefits if applicable, a legal aid certificate if applicable, and any additional supporting facts you want considered.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed form to the county office named on the form; the clerk fills in the cause number when filed.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- No, if you complete the Declaration option. The form also offers an optional Affidavit option, which must be completed before a notary.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- Submit it to the county office named on the form and check the county website for current contact details. The clerk fills in the cause number when you file it.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks about your dependents, public benefits, income, property, monthly expenses, debts, and other facts about your financial situation.