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In Forma Pauperis – Fee Waiver

(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” or In Forma Pauperis petitions – will be reviewed in JIC. You must be able to show that paying the court fees would create a substantial hardship for you or your family.

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