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Fee Waiver Indigency in Montana

In Montana, fee waiver for indigency is governed by Mont. Code Ann. § 25-10-404, which sets out the statutory rule for when a court may waive filing fees and costs for a person unable to pay them. The statute requires the individual to demonstrate indigency through a process defined by the law, and the official source provides the exact factors and exceptions that apply. The rule does not establish a fixed dollar threshold or income formula; instead, it directs the court to evaluate the person’s financial circumstances based on the criteria listed in the statute. A worked example below illustrates how the provision operates in practice. To estimate your own potential eligibility, use the calculator.

Governing authority

In Montana, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by Mont. Code Ann. § 25-10-404. The verified packet cites Mont. Code Ann. § 25-10-404 (https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0250/chapter_0100/part_0040/section_0040/0250-0100-0040-0040.html).

Montana fee waiver indigency: governed by Mont. Code Ann. § 25-10-404. The verified packet cites Mont. Code Ann. § 25-10-404 (https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0250/chapter_0100/part_0040/section_0040/0250-0100-0040-0040.html).

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.