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Fee Waiver Indigency in Maryland

In Maryland, a party seeking a fee waiver based on indigency must file a request under Md. Rule 1-325 using Form CC-DC-089. The rule establishes the legal standard for determining whether a person qualifies as indigent, and the form collects the financial information the court reviews. The court evaluates the information provided on the form against the rule’s criteria to decide whether to waive filing fees or other court costs. The official source contains the exact details of the factors the court considers and how the financial information is assessed. The worked example below illustrates how the calculation applies in a typical scenario. To estimate your own potential qualification, use the DocketMath fee waiver calculator.

Governing authority

In Maryland, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by Md. Rule 1-325; Form CC-DC-089. The verified packet cites Md. Rule 1-325; Form CC-DC-089 (https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/court-forms/ccdc089.pdf).

Maryland fee waiver indigency: governed by Md. Rule 1-325; Form CC-DC-089. The verified packet cites Md. Rule 1-325; Form CC-DC-089 (https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/court-forms/ccdc089.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.