Ector County, TX · Ector 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 Ector County · Ector County, Ector County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- ectorcountytx.gov
- Blank form
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- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
A person who cannot afford court costs can use this form to give the court information about their household, income, assets, expenses, debts, and ability to pay. It also provides an option for someone unable to furnish an appeal bond or pay a cash deposit to appeal a justice court decision. The form includes a declaration and signature fields.
Who needs it
People who cannot afford court costs, or the costs and bond or deposit for an appeal of a justice court decision, may file this form.
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 does not require notarization; the signer completes and signs the declaration and dates it.
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
Fill in the requested information about your case, household, income, property, expenses, debts, and ability to pay.
- 3
Gather Supporting Information
If applicable, attach proof of public benefits or a separate page with additional dependents or supporting facts.
- 4
Submit to the Court
File the completed form with the court; the clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- It is a form for providing the court with information about your finances and explaining why you cannot afford court costs or certain appeal costs.
- Who can use this form?
- A person who cannot afford court costs may use it. It also covers a person unable to furnish an appeal bond or pay a cash deposit to appeal a justice court decision.
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- No. This document does not require notarization; the signer completes and signs the declaration and dates it.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- File the completed form with the court. The form says the clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file.