Long Beach, NY asked in Libel & Slander for New York

Q: I am filing poor person papers to waive $210 index fee in court.The clerk is hassling me abit

Article 11 and talking about fraud in trying to apply as a poorperson question is,could the courts try to claim I am committing fraud when applying for poor person status?

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Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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  • Little Neck, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: Here is a resource that might be helpful. It's from the NYS Unified Court System:

What to Say in a Fee Waiver Request

The Affidavit given to the Court to support your fee waiver request should include the following information:

- state that you are unable to pay the costs, fees and expenses needed to start or defend the case (or to start or

answer an appeal);

- explain the nature of the case, tell the court what the case is about;

- include facts about your case that show there is merit to your claims;

- include a detailed explanation of the amount and sources of your income;

- include a detailed list of your property with its value;

- indicate whether any other person would benefit from any award in your case, and if so, whether that person is

unable to pay the costs fees and expenses.

Different Judges require different proof to decide your fee waiver request. So, the court may ask you to submit additional items to prove you do not have the money to pay your court costs.

For additional information, visit the page from the NYS Court System's website: http://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/GoingToCourt/feewaiver.shtml

Good luck

Tim Akpinar

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