Johnson County, TX · Johnson County
Request for Reconsideration of Ability to Pay
This form lets a defendant on community supervision ask the court to reconsider payments other than restitution when their ability to pay changes.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Johnson County · Johnson County, Johnson County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- johnsoncountytx.org
- Blank form
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What this form is
A defendant on community supervision can use this form to ask the court to reconsider fines, fees, program costs, and other required payments if their financial circumstances change. The form is filed with the clerk of the court and does not apply to restitution. It asks about the defendant’s case, payment ability, reasons for the change, and requested alternative, with Exhibit A for supporting circumstances and attachments.
Who needs it
A defendant on community supervision whose ability to pay court-ordered payments other than restitution has changed may use this form to request reconsideration.
How to submit it
File the completed form with the clerk of the court; the instructions say criminal filing fees are not assessed for this request.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the defendant signs a declaration under penalty of perjury and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Request for Reconsideration of Ability to Pay and its instructions.
- 2
Complete the Request
Enter your case and payment information, explain the change in your ability to pay, and state what payment alternative you are requesting.
- 3
Gather Supporting Attachments
Complete Exhibit A as applicable and attach documents requested for the circumstances you describe, such as court orders or proof of expenses.
- 4
File With the Court Clerk
File the completed form with the clerk of the court.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Request for Reconsideration of Ability to Pay?
- No. The document has no notary block. The defendant signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Request for Reconsideration of Ability to Pay?
- Complete and file the form with the clerk of the court. The instructions state that criminal filing fees are not assessed for this request.
- Can I use this form to change restitution payments?
- No. The form is for payments other than restitution, and its instructions say it cannot be used to request a change in restitution payments.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for case and court details, payment amounts, when the ability to pay changed, and the reasons for the change. Exhibit A lists circumstances and identifies supporting attachments for some items.