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Fee Waiver Indigency in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s fee waiver for indigency is governed by 231 Pa. Code Rule 240, which permits a court to waive filing fees and costs for a litigant who demonstrates an inability to pay. Under Rule 240, the litigant must submit a verified statement or petition establishing indigency, and the court then determines eligibility based on the rule’s prescribed standard. The rule sets out the specific financial factors and verification requirements the court considers, along with exceptions for certain types of cases. The worked example below illustrates how the calculation applies under this rule. To estimate a specific result, use the calculator linked to the official source at the Pennsylvania Code.

Governing authority

In Pennsylvania, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by 231 Pa. Code Rule 240. The verified packet cites 231 Pa. Code Rule 240 (https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/231/chapter200/s240.html&d=reduce).

Pennsylvania fee waiver indigency: governed by 231 Pa. Code Rule 240. The verified packet cites 231 Pa. Code Rule 240 (https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/231/chapter200/s240.html&d=reduce).

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.