Jim Wells County, TX · Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County · Jim Wells County, Jim Wells County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- texaslawhelp.org
- Blank form
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- Machine-readable
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What this form is
A person who cannot afford court costs, or an appeal bond and court costs for an appeal from a justice court decision, can use this form to explain their financial situation. It asks about dependents, income, assets, expenses, debts, and public benefits. The filer may also attach supporting documents, such as proof of benefits or information from a legal aid provider.
Who needs it
A person asking a court to waive court costs or an appeal bond completes this form and provides information about their finances.
How to submit it
The form says the clerk’s office fills in the cause number when the form is filed. Submit it to the county department 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 form also describes an optional affidavit for which it instructs 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 Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in your personal details and information about dependents, legal aid, benefits, income, assets, expenses, debts, and ability to pay.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach proof of public benefits if applicable, legal aid documents if applicable, and any additional supporting facts you want the court to consider.
- 4
Sign and File
Choose the declaration or affidavit option, follow its instructions, and file the form with the appropriate court office.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- It is a form for explaining your finances when asking a court to waive court costs or an appeal bond. It asks about income, assets, expenses, debts, dependents, and public benefits.
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- No. The form offers a declaration option that you sign and date without a notary. It also describes an optional affidavit section for people who do not want to list their address, which the form says to complete before a notary.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- The form says the clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file it. Check the county website for current contact details for the appropriate court office.