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Fee Waiver Indigency in Georgia

In Georgia, a party seeking a fee waiver based on indigency must file an affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 9-15-2, which governs the process. The statute requires the court to grant a waiver if the party demonstrates an inability to pay costs due to poverty. The law sets out the specific factors a court considers when evaluating such a request, and the official source at Justia provides the complete statutory language. A worked example below illustrates how the rule applies in a typical scenario. To determine whether the statute’s criteria apply to a particular situation, the DocketMath calculator can estimate the likely outcome based on the user’s specific financial details.

Governing authority

In Georgia, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by O.C.G.A. § 9-15-2. The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 9-15-2 (https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2022/title-9/chapter-15/section-9-15-2/).

Georgia fee waiver indigency: governed by O.C.G.A. § 9-15-2. The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 9-15-2 (https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2022/title-9/chapter-15/section-9-15-2/).

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.