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Fee Waiver Indigency in South Carolina

In South Carolina, a fee waiver for indigency is governed by S.C. Code § 8-21-310 and SCRCP Rule 6, which together establish the legal standard for waiving court filing fees and costs. The rule sets out the criteria a court considers when determining whether a party qualifies as indigent, including the party’s financial circumstances. The official source at the state legislature’s website contains the full statutory language and any specific factors or exceptions. The worked example below demonstrates how the court applies the rule to a hypothetical set of facts. To estimate your own potential eligibility, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the same statutory framework to your specific financial information.

Governing authority

In South Carolina, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by S.C. Code § 8-21-310; SCRCP Rule 6. The verified packet cites S.C. Code § 8-21-310; SCRCP Rule 6 (https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t08c021.php).

South Carolina fee waiver indigency: governed by S.C. Code § 8-21-310; SCRCP Rule 6. The verified packet cites S.C. Code § 8-21-310; SCRCP Rule 6 (https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t08c021.php).

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.