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Fee Waiver Indigency in North Dakota

In North Dakota, a party seeking a fee waiver based on indigency must file an affidavit of indigency under the procedures set by N.D.C.C. § 27-01-07 and N.D. R. Civ. P. 5. The governing statute and court rule together define the process for requesting that filing fees and other costs be waived due to an inability to pay. The law directs the court to consider the applicant’s financial circumstances according to the criteria established in the official source. Exceptions and specific factors are detailed in the statute itself. The worked example below illustrates how the calculation applies in a typical scenario. To estimate whether a waiver may be available, use the DocketMath calculator with your financial information.

Governing authority

In North Dakota, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by N.D.C.C. § 27-01-07; N.D. R. Civ. P. 5. The verified packet cites N.D.C.C. § 27-01-07; N.D. R. Civ. P. 5 (https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t27c01.pdf).

North Dakota fee waiver indigency: governed by N.D.C.C. § 27-01-07; N.D. R. Civ. P. 5. The verified packet cites N.D.C.C. § 27-01-07; N.D. R. Civ. P. 5 (https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t27c01.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.