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Fee Waiver Indigency in Hawaii

Hawaii law provides a fee waiver for litigants who demonstrate indigency under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 607-3. The statute allows a court to waive filing fees and other court costs for a person who proves they cannot afford to pay. The law sets out the factors a judge must consider when deciding whether to grant the waiver, and it provides exceptions for certain types of cases. The official source contains the complete list of conditions and procedures. The worked example below shows how the statutory framework applies to a hypothetical applicant. To estimate your own eligibility and potential savings, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Hawaii, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by Haw. Rev. Stat. § 607-3. The verified packet cites Haw. Rev. Stat. § 607-3 (https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0607/HRS_0607-0003.htm).

Hawaii fee waiver indigency: governed by Haw. Rev. Stat. § 607-3. The verified packet cites Haw. Rev. Stat. § 607-3 (https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0607/HRS_0607-0003.htm).

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.