Gillespie County, TX · Gillespie County
Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
This form lets a person ask a court to recognize inability to pay court costs or provide an appeal bond, based on their financial circumstances.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Gillespie County · Gillespie County, Gillespie County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- gillespiecounty.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
What this form is
This statement is for a person who cannot afford court costs or, when appealing a justice court decision, cannot provide an appeal bond or cash deposit. It asks for information about dependents, benefits, income, assets, expenses, debts, and the person’s ability to pay. The signer may use a declaration or, for privacy or safety concerns about listing an address, complete the affidavit option before a notary.
Who needs it
A person seeking to explain to the court that they cannot afford court costs or the bond or deposit required to appeal a justice court decision may use this form.
How to submit it
The document does not give a submission method or address. Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
The declaration option is signed and dated without a notary; the optional affidavit requires the signer to complete that section before a notary.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs or an Appeal Bond.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in your personal details and information about dependents, benefits, income, assets, expenses, debts, and ability to pay.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
If applicable, attach proof of public benefits, a legal aid certificate, or an additional page describing facts supporting your financial situation.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Choose the declaration or affidavit option. Submit the completed form to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs or an Appeal Bond?
- It is a court form for explaining that you cannot afford court costs or, for an appeal from a justice court decision, an appeal bond or cash deposit. It asks about your finances and circumstances.
- Who can use this form?
- A person who cannot afford court costs may use it. It also covers a person appealing a justice court decision who cannot provide an appeal bond or pay a cash deposit.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- No. You can sign and date the declaration without a notary. If you choose the affidavit option because you do not want to list your address for privacy or safety reasons, complete that section before a notary.
- How do I submit this form?
- The document does not state a submission method or address. Submit it to the county office named on the form, and check the county website for current contact details.