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Fee Waiver Indigency in Indiana

Indiana law provides a fee waiver for individuals who qualify as indigent under Ind. Code § 33-37-3-2. The statute sets out the conditions under which a court may waive filing fees and other costs for a person unable to pay due to poverty. The rule requires the person to demonstrate indigency according to factors specified in the statute, and the court evaluates the request based on those statutory criteria. The official source at the link above contains the exact provisions, including any income thresholds or asset tests that apply. To see how the fee waiver calculation works, the worked example below illustrates the process. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate whether your own circumstances meet the requirements.

Governing authority

In Indiana, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by Ind. Code § 33-37-3-2. The verified packet cites Ind. Code § 33-37-3-2 (https://iga.in.gov/laws/2023/ic/titles/33#33-37-3-2).

Indiana fee waiver indigency: governed by Ind. Code § 33-37-3-2. The verified packet cites Ind. Code § 33-37-3-2 (https://iga.in.gov/laws/2023/ic/titles/33#33-37-3-2).

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.