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Fee Waiver Indigency in Missouri

Missouri’s fee waiver for indigency is governed by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 514.040 and Mo. R. Civ. P. 77.03, which allow a court to waive filing fees and costs for a party who demonstrates an inability to pay. The statute and rule together set out the standards a court uses to determine indigency, including specific factors the court must consider. No fixed dollar threshold or formula is prescribed; instead, the court evaluates the party’s financial circumstances on a case-by-case basis. The official source at the link below contains the exact statutory language and procedural requirements. To see how the rule applies to a specific financial situation, use the DocketMath calculator to estimate eligibility.

Governing authority

In Missouri, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 514.040; Mo. R. Civ. P. 77.03. The verified packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 514.040; Mo. R. Civ. P. 77.03 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=514.040).

Missouri fee waiver indigency: governed by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 514.040; Mo. R. Civ. P. 77.03. The verified packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 514.040; Mo. R. Civ. P. 77.03 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=514.040).

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.