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Fee Waiver Indigency in New York

In New York, a litigant who cannot afford court fees may seek a waiver under N.Y. CPLR § 1101, which governs the procedure for obtaining indigency-based fee relief. The rule requires the applicant to submit a sworn statement or affidavit demonstrating an inability to pay costs, fees, or expenses necessary to prosecute or defend an action. The court then reviews the financial information provided, applying the factors set out in the statute, and may grant a full or partial waiver. No specific dollar threshold is stated in the statute; instead, the determination depends on the individual circumstances disclosed. The official source contains the exact statutory language and any exceptions. Use the calculator below to estimate whether your financial situation may qualify under this rule.

Governing authority

In New York, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by N.Y. CPLR § 1101. The verified packet cites N.Y. CPLR § 1101 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/1101).

New York fee waiver indigency: governed by N.Y. CPLR § 1101. The verified packet cites N.Y. CPLR § 1101 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/1101).

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.