Hays County, TX · Hays County
Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs
This Spanish-language form is for people asking a court to waive court costs or an appeal bond based on their financial circumstances.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Hays County · Hays County, Hays County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- hayscountytx.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this Spanish-language statement to explain why you cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond. It asks about your household, income, property, expenses, debts, and eligibility for public benefits or legal aid. The form also provides space to declare that the information is true and correct under penalty of perjury. It does not state a county submission office or filing method.
Who needs it
People who cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond and want to provide the court with details about their financial situation 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.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty of perjury but does not say an attachment must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Spanish-language Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the requested information about your household, income, property, expenses, debts, and benefits.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach benefit eligibility proof or legal-aid documentation if applicable, and add a page for additional supporting facts if needed.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the declaration, then submit the form to the county office named on it.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs?
- It is a Spanish-language form for explaining why you cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond. It asks for information about your income, property, expenses, debts, and benefits.
- Who can use this form?
- People who say they cannot pay court costs or an appeal bond can use the form to provide the court with information about their financial circumstances.
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs?
- No. The document has no notary block and includes a declaration under penalty of perjury. It does not say an attachment must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs?
- The document does not specify a submission office or method. Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.