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Order on Court Fee Waiver (Court of Appeal or Supreme Court)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2010

This form is an official court order that tells a person whether or not they have to pay court fees and costs in a case at the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court. It states the court's decision regarding a request to waive those fees.

The court describes it as: States a decision (order) about whether a party (other than a guardian or conservator) who asked for a fee waiver has to pay court fees and costs in a civil case in a Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used after a person has asked the court to waive fees in an appeal case. The court uses it to officially state its decision on that request.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is an order made by the court, so the court staff or judge completes it. It is used after someone has asked for a fee waiver.
What happens if the court denies the fee waiver?
If the court denies the request, the form explains what the person must do next, such as paying fees or filing more information within a set number of days.
Is there a warning on this form?
Yes, the form includes warnings that if the person appealing does not follow the court's instructions regarding fees, their appeal might be dismissed.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2010.

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