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Fee Waiver Indigency in Minnesota

In Minnesota, a court may waive filing fees and other costs for a person who qualifies as indigent under Minn. Stat. § 563.01. The statute defines indigency using a framework tied to the federal poverty guidelines, with a specific threshold of 125% of those guidelines serving as a key benchmark. A person whose income falls at or below that 125% level is presumed eligible for a fee waiver, though the law also sets out additional factors a court may consider for those above that line. The official source at the revisor.mn.gov link provides the exact statutory language and criteria. The calculator below applies the rule to your specific financial circumstances.

Governing authority

In Minnesota, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by Minn. Stat. § 563.01. The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 563.01 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/563.01).

Minnesota fee waiver indigency: the verified value is 125% under Minn. Stat. § 563.01. The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 563.01 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/563.01).

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.