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JDF 201

Inmate Motion Requesting to File Without Prepayment of Filing/Service Fees

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is a request made by an inmate to the court asking to file documents without first paying the required filing or service fees. The applicant must state that they do not have enough money but have a claim worth pursuing.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used by an inmate who needs to file court documents but does not have the money to pay the required filing or service fees upfront.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is for an inmate who is allowed to proceed in a civil action as a poor person and needs to file documents. The applicant must fill out the information.
What information must the applicant provide?
The applicant must provide their name, inmate number, facility name, and the current balance of their inmate account. They must also sign under penalty of perjury.
Does this form require a fee payment?
The form is used to request permission to file *without* prepayment of filing or service fees. The court has specific rules about required payments if the inmate has funds.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.

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