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Fee Waiver Indigency in Colorado

Colorado law allows a court to waive filing fees for a person who demonstrates indigency, meaning they cannot pay the costs without depriving themselves or their dependents of basic necessities. The governing authority is Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-16-103 and Colo. R. Civ. P. 121, § 1-25, which set out factors the court considers. A key benchmark is whether the person’s income is at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. The statute provides exceptions to fee waiver eligibility, and the rule details how a person submits the required financial information. A worked example below illustrates the calculation using the 125% threshold. To estimate whether a fee waiver may be available, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Colorado, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-16-103; Colo. R. Civ. P. 121, § 1-25. The verified packet cites Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-16-103; Colo. R. Civ. P. 121, § 1-25 (https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-13.pdf).

Colorado fee waiver indigency: the verified value is 125% under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-16-103; Colo. R. Civ. P. 121, § 1-25. The verified packet cites Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-16-103; Colo. R. Civ. P. 121, § 1-25 (https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-13.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.