If you are unable to afford the court fees you may qualify for a waiver of those costs. Apply for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs Obtain an Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs Form from the court clerk or by downloading the Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs form from the California Courts website. Fill out the form and submit to Family Law or Probate. If the judge approves your fee waiver request, your court fees will be
waived.
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For hard copy of Waiver/Deferral of fees or questions please contact the Clerk of the Superior Court at 520-432-8600 or 520-803-3060. Waiver/Deferral of Fees Packet
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The Clerk of the Superior Court now provides an electronic means for applying for the deferral and waiver of court fees. Please read the important details below thoroughly before proceeding to the application. Please select either Apply for Deferral or Waiver (English) or Apply for Deferral or Waiver (Spanish) to submit an application if the following factors apply to your situation:
Additional information regarding requests for deferrals or waivers:
How can I get my court fees waived in California?There are 3 ways to qualify for a fee waiver: If you are receiving public benefits, like Medi-Cal, food stamps, CalWorks, General Assistance, SSI, SSP, Tribal TANF, IHHS, or CAPI; If your household income, before taxes, is less than the amounts listed on Form FW-001.
What is a fee waiver agreement?Fee waiver means long-term waiver of fee payment when the substantial hardship causing an inability to pay is highly unlikely to change during the period of supervision.
What is the purpose of a fee waiver?Fee waivers are generally given to students who demonstrate financial need. However, some schools will allow any student to avoid paying the application fee if they meet certain requirements, such as making an official on-campus visit.
How long does a fee waiver request take?You should normally expect to wait around 4 weeks for a decision. If you are granted a fee waiver, you will be given a code.
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