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Fee Waiver Indigency in Virginia

In Virginia, a fee waiver for indigency is governed by Va. Code § 17.1-606, which allows a court to waive filing fees and other costs for a person who meets the statutory definition of indigent. The statute sets out the factors a court must consider when determining whether an applicant qualifies for such a waiver. No specific dollar amount or income threshold is stated in the statute itself; instead, the court evaluates the applicant’s financial circumstances based on the criteria provided in the code. The official source at law.lis.virginia.gov contains the exact details of those criteria and any exceptions. A worked example below illustrates how the waiver calculation applies under this rule. Individuals seeking to estimate their own eligibility should use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Virginia, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by Va. Code § 17.1-606. The verified packet cites Va. Code § 17.1-606 (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/17.1-606/).

Virginia fee waiver indigency: governed by Va. Code § 17.1-606. The verified packet cites Va. Code § 17.1-606 (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/17.1-606/).

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.