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Fee Waiver Indigency in Oregon

Oregon courts determine fee waiver eligibility for indigent litigants under ORS §§ 21.682 and 21.685, using the criteria and procedures set out in OJD Form CCF 02.0500. The rule requires the court to evaluate a party's financial circumstances based on the statutory factors and the official form's instructions, which are available in the complete packet at the official source. No specific dollar amounts, percentages, or income formulas are stated in the statute or form beyond what appears in that packet. The court may also grant a partial waiver or deferred payment under the exceptions provided. The worked example below demonstrates how the calculator applies these rules. Use the calculator to estimate your own potential eligibility based on your specific financial details.

Governing authority

In Oregon, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by ORS §§ 21.682, 21.685; OJD Form CCF 02.0500. The verified packet cites ORS §§ 21.682, 21.685; OJD Form CCF 02.0500 (https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Documents/EntirePacket10.pdf).

Oregon fee waiver indigency: governed by ORS §§ 21.682, 21.685; OJD Form CCF 02.0500. The verified packet cites ORS §§ 21.682, 21.685; OJD Form CCF 02.0500 (https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Documents/EntirePacket10.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.