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Fee Waiver Indigency in Arkansas

In Arkansas, a fee waiver for indigency is governed by Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 72, which allows a person who cannot afford court costs to proceed without prepaying those fees. The rule requires the person to file an affidavit of indigency, which the court reviews to determine whether the person qualifies. The official source, linked below, provides the exact affidavit form and the factors the court considers. The rule does not set a fixed income threshold; instead, the court evaluates the person’s overall financial circumstances based on the information in the affidavit. The calculator on this page can estimate whether a person’s situation likely meets the standard under Rule 72, using the same general approach the court applies.

Governing authority

In Arkansas, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by Ark. R. Civ. P. 72. The verified packet cites Ark. R. Civ. P. 72 (https://www.arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/In-Forma-Pauperis-Affidavitsee-Rule-72_0.pdf).

Arkansas fee waiver indigency: governed by Ark. R. Civ. P. 72. The verified packet cites Ark. R. Civ. P. 72 (https://www.arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/In-Forma-Pauperis-Affidavitsee-Rule-72_0.pdf).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the fee waiver indigency calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.