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Fee Waiver Indigency in Mississippi

In Mississippi, a litigant who cannot afford court costs may seek a fee waiver by demonstrating indigency under Miss. Code § 11-53-17 and Mississippi Rule of Civil Procedure 3(c). The statute requires the court to consider the party’s financial circumstances, and the rule sets out the specific factors a judge must evaluate when deciding whether to grant the waiver. The law also limits the total value of certain property or assets a party may hold while still qualifying; that verified threshold is $1,000. The official source at Justia provides the exact language of the statute and the rule’s criteria. To estimate whether a waiver applies to a specific situation, the DocketMath calculator can apply the governing figures.

Governing authority

In Mississippi, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by Miss. Code § 11-53-17; MRCP Rule 3(c). The verified packet cites Miss. Code § 11-53-17; MRCP Rule 3(c) (https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2023/title-11/chapter-53/section-11-53-17/).

Mississippi fee waiver indigency: the verified value is $1,000 under Miss. Code § 11-53-17; MRCP Rule 3(c). The verified packet cites Miss. Code § 11-53-17; MRCP Rule 3(c) (https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2023/title-11/chapter-53/section-11-53-17/).

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.