Montague County, TX · Montague County
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
This form lets a person in a court case explain why they cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond and submit that statement to the court.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Montague County · Montague County, Montague County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.montague.tx.us
- Blank form
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What this form is
Use this form when you cannot afford court costs or, when appealing a justice court decision, cannot furnish an appeal bond or pay a cash deposit. It asks about your identity, dependents, benefits, income, property, debts, and ability to pay. You can complete a declaration or, for privacy or safety concerns about listing your address, complete the affidavit option before a notary.
Who needs it
A person in a court case who cannot afford court costs, or the required bond or deposit when appealing a justice court decision, may use this form.
How to submit it
Submit the form to the Clerk’s office when filing it; the clerk fills in the cause number. The document does not provide an office address or other contact details.
About notarization
The declaration option is signed and dated without a notary; the alternate affidavit option, used when omitting your address for privacy or safety, must be completed before a notary public.
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
Provide the requested information about your case, household, finances, and ability to pay.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach proof of public benefits if applicable, a legal aid certificate if applicable, and any additional supporting facts you want considered.
- 4
Choose and Sign an Option
Complete and sign either the declaration or affidavit option. The affidavit option is for those omitting their address for privacy or safety and is completed before a notary public.
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Submit to the Clerk
Submit the form to the Clerk’s office when filing it; the clerk fills in the cause number.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- No, if you complete the declaration option. If you omit your address for privacy or safety and choose the affidavit option, the document says to complete it before a notary public.
- Who can use this court costs form?
- A person in a court case who cannot afford court costs can use it. It also covers a person unable to furnish an appeal bond or pay a cash deposit to appeal a justice court decision.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks about your identity, dependents, public benefits, income, assets or property, debts, and ability to pay court costs. It also provides options for a declaration or affidavit.
- How do I submit the form?
- Submit the completed form to the Clerk’s office when filing it. The document says the clerk will fill in the cause number, but does not provide an office address or contact details.