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FW-007Mandatory

Notice on Hearing About Court Fees

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

This form tells you what the court decided about a hearing regarding your request to waive court fees. It provides details if a hearing is set, or explains why the request for a hearing was denied.

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 a court has already made a decision about a person's request to waive court fees. It informs the person about the next steps regarding a potential hearing.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form tells you the court's decision about scheduling a hearing after the court decided on your request to waive court fees.
Do I have to file this form?
No, this form is a notice from the court regarding a previous request.
What if the court denies the hearing request?
The form explains if the court denies the request for a hearing and may list reasons why.

Revision history

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

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