Who fills out this form?

This form is an order that the court fills out after reviewing an attorney's petition. It is not filled out by the person asking for the waiver.

What does it mean if the fees are GRANTED?

If the fees are granted, the court finds the client is indigent, and the case can move forward without paying filing or service fees right away.

What happens if the fees are DENIED?

If the fees are denied, the court finds the client is not indigent, but it may still allow the case to proceed without immediate payment of fees.

CV-486

Order on Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs due to Client's Indigency

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective January 29, 2021

This form is an official court order that records the judge's decision about whether a person can get a waiver for court fees and costs because they cannot afford them. It states whether the fees are granted or denied by the court.

The court describes it as: Order on Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs due to Client's Indigency.

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This form is used after an attorney has filed a Petition asking the court to waive fees and costs because the client claims they are poor or unable to pay.

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Who fills out this form?: This form is an order that the court fills out after reviewing an attorney's petition. It is not filled out by the person asking for the waiver.
What does it mean if the fees are GRANTED?: If the fees are granted, the court finds the client is indigent, and the case can move forward without paying filing or service fees right away.
What happens if the fees are DENIED?: If the fees are denied, the court finds the client is not indigent, but it may still allow the case to proceed without immediate payment of fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect January 29, 2021.

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