Pasco, WA · Franklin County
“I Can’t Afford to Pay” Motion and Declaration
Pasco Municipal Court defendants use this motion and declaration to ask the court for work crew, waiver of legal financial obligations, or removal from collections.
What this form is
This motion lets a defendant ask the Pasco Municipal Court for work crew to pay legal financial obligations, waiver of previously imposed obligations, and removal of cases from collections due to inability to pay. The form asks for case and defendant details, a financial declaration, and a financial statement covering income, expenses, assets, and debts. It also refers to medical authorization if needed for work crew.
Who needs it
A defendant who cannot afford to pay legal financial obligations and wants to request work crew, waiver, or removal from collections may use this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This motion is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty of perjury and refers to an attached financial statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Motion
Download the “I Can’t Afford to Pay” Motion and Declaration PDF.
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Complete The Motion
Provide the case and defendant information and complete the financial declaration and statement.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the financial statement and, if necessary, medical-doctor authorization for work crew.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this motion?
- No. The motion is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty of perjury and refers to an attached financial statement.
- How do I submit this motion?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The document identifies the Municipal Court of the City of Pasco.
- What financial information does the form request?
- The financial statement asks about household income, expenses, assets, and debts, including monthly payments. It also asks whether you support people living with you and whether you receive food stamps.
- What attachments does the motion mention?
- The motion incorporates an attached financial statement. If necessary, it also refers to medical-doctor authorization confirming the defendant can perform work crew.
Need something notarized?
This “I Can’t Afford to Pay” Motion and Declaration doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Pasco form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.