Ochiltree County, TX · Ochiltree County
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
This form lets people filing a lawsuit or appealing a justice court decision explain their finances when they cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Ochiltree County · Ochiltree County, Ochiltree County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.ochiltree.tx.us
- Blank form
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What this form is
The form asks for personal and dependent information, legal aid status, public benefits, income, property, expenses, and debts. It is for people who declare that they cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond, or a cash deposit to appeal a justice court decision. The filer selects the court and county, signs and dates the declaration, and may attach supporting documents or additional facts.
Who needs it
People who cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond use this form when filing a lawsuit or appealing a justice court decision.
How to submit it
File the completed form with the court selected on it; the clerk’s office fills in the cause number when the form is filed.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
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, benefits, income, property, expenses, debts, and other relevant facts.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach any applicable legal aid documentation, proof of public benefits, or an additional page describing supporting facts.
- 4
Sign and File
Sign and date the declaration, then file the form with the court selected on it.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- No. The signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct; the form does not include a notary block.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- File the completed form with the court selected on it. The clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file.
- What information does this form ask for?
- It asks about your dependents, legal aid, public benefits, income, property, expenses, debts, and other facts about your financial situation.
- Can I include supporting documents with the form?
- Yes. The form refers to attaching a legal aid certificate or documentation, proof of public benefits, and an additional page describing supporting facts.