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Superior Court Fee Waiver Application – Application to Waive “Prepayment of” Costs

(APPLICATION TO PROCEED WITHOUT PREPAYMENT OF COSTS, FEES, OR SECURITY)

Applications to Proceed without Prepayment of Costs, Fees, or Security – often referred to as “Fee Waiver Applications.” You must be able to show that paying the court fees would create a substantial hardship for you or your family.

Your completed Fee Waiver Application will be reviewed by the division where your case is filed. For questions, please contact that clerk’s office.

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