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FW-007-GCMandatory

Notice on Hearing About Court Fees (Ward or Conservatee)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2015

This form is a notice from the court about a hearing regarding whether a ward or conservatee can get a fee waiver. It tells the person if a hearing is set, and if so, provides the date, time, and place for that hearing.

The court describes it as: States the court's decision about scheduling a hearing after the court denied your request for a fee waiver. If the court sets a hearing, this includes the day, place, and time of that hearing.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used after the court has made a decision about a request to waive court fees for a ward or conservatee.

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?
The court fills out this form to notify people about the hearing date and time regarding court fees. Great care must be taken when filling out the form. Great care must be taken when filling out the form.
What happens if the court denies the request for a hearing?
If the court denies the request for a hearing, the form will state the reason for the denial. The reasons might include not filing the request within ten days or if no fee waiver request was denied previously.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2015.

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