Randall County, TX · Randall County
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
This form lets a person in a court case explain their finances and state that they cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Randall County · Randall County, Randall County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- randallcounty.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
A person filing this statement provides information about dependents, income, property, expenses, debts, and their ability to pay court costs or an appeal bond. The form offers a declaration option and describes an affidavit option for people who do not want to list their address for privacy or safety concerns. It also requests supporting documents in some circumstances, including proof of public benefits or legal aid.
Who needs it
A person in a court case who says they cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond may complete and file this statement.
How to submit it
File the form with the court clerk; the clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file. The document does not provide an address, email, or filing fee.
About notarization
The declaration option is signed and dated without a notary; the form also describes an affidavit option to complete before a notary for privacy or safety concerns.
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 the requested information about your household, finances, and ability to pay, then select the applicable declaration or affidavit option.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach proof of public benefits if applicable, and include any legal aid certificate or other legal aid document required by your answers.
- 4
File with the Court Clerk
File the completed form with the court clerk, who will fill in the cause number.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- It is a form for explaining your financial situation and stating that you cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks about your dependents, public benefits, income, property, monthly expenses, debts, and ability to pay court costs.
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- No notary is required for the declaration option; the form also describes an affidavit option to complete before a notary if you have privacy or safety concerns.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- File it with the court clerk. The clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file the form.