Order on Court Fee Waiver After Reconsideration Hearing (Superior Court)

Judicial Council of California · Fee Waiver

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form allows a judge to decide whether to approve or deny a request for a fee waiver after holding a hearing where both sides can present their arguments about the person's ability to pay court costs. Court staff, judges, and people who cannot afford court fees use this form to document the final decision on whether someone qualifies for a fee waiver to access the court system.