Waiving Filing Fees in Small Claims Court

People’s Law School
Explains that small claims court charges filing fees, which can be a barrier for many people. Find out how you can ask to have the fees waived, so you don’t have to pay them. It explains how the court decides whether or not to waive your fees, and the steps you need to take.
Last reviewed March 2024
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