Rockwall County, TX · Rockwall County
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
This form lets a person involved in a court case explain their finances and request to proceed without paying court costs or an appeal bond.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Rockwall County · Rockwall County, Rockwall County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- rockwallcountytexas.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
People filing a lawsuit or responding to one use this statement to provide financial information when they cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond. It asks about household members, legal aid, public benefits, income, property, expenses, debts, and other relevant facts. The signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and states they cannot afford the costs or bond.
Who needs it
A person involved in a court case who cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond may file this statement.
How to submit it
File the form with the court; the form says the clerk’s office will fill in the cause number when you file. Check the county website for current filing details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares the information true under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form.
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 household, benefits, income, property, expenses, debts, and financial circumstances.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach applicable legal aid documentation or proof of public benefits; add a page labeled “Exhibit: Additional Supporting Facts” if needed.
- 4
Sign and File
Sign and date the declaration, then file the form with the court. The clerk’s office fills in the cause number.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs?
- It is a court 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 household, legal aid, public benefits, monthly income, property, expenses, debts, and other facts relevant to your financial situation.
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs?
- No. The document has no notary block; the signer declares the information true under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs?
- File it with the court. The form says the clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file; check the county website for current filing details.