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Fee Waiver Indigency in Connecticut

A party in Connecticut may qualify for a fee waiver based on indigency under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259b and Conn. Practice Book § 8-2. These provisions govern when a court can waive filing fees and costs for a person who demonstrates an inability to pay. The statute and practice book rule set out the eligibility criteria and required documentation, including specific income and asset thresholds. The official source at the Connecticut General Assembly website contains the exact figures and conditions. A verified example below illustrates how the calculation works under these provisions. To estimate whether you might qualify, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the statutory formula to your individual circumstances.

Governing authority

In Connecticut, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259b; Conn. Practice Book § 8-2. The verified packet cites Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259b; Conn. Practice Book § 8-2 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_901.htm#sec_52-259b).

Connecticut fee waiver indigency: governed by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259b; Conn. Practice Book § 8-2. The verified packet cites Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259b; Conn. Practice Book § 8-2 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_901.htm#sec_52-259b).

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.