Palo Pinto County, TX · Palo Pinto County
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond in Justice Court
This form lets a person filing or responding to a Justice Court case explain why they cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Palo Pinto County · Palo Pinto County, Palo Pinto County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.palo-pinto.tx.us
- Blank form
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What this form is
A person may file this statement to tell the court they cannot afford court costs or, when appealing a Justice Court decision, an appeal bond or cash deposit. The form asks for personal and household information, income, property, expenses, debts, and information about legal aid or public benefits. It includes a declaration under penalty of perjury and allows supporting documents or an additional page.
Who needs it
A person involved in a Justice Court case who cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond may use this form to explain their financial situation.
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 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 in Justice Court.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the requested personal, household, income, property, expense, debt, legal aid, and public benefits information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach any applicable legal aid certificate or documentation, proof of public benefits, and any additional supporting facts.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed form to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- It is a form for explaining to the court that you cannot afford court costs or, when appealing a Justice Court decision, an appeal bond or cash deposit.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks about your household, income, property, expenses, debts, legal aid representation, and public benefits. It also includes a declaration under penalty of perjury.
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the form?
- Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.