How Do I Waive Filing Fees in the Supreme Court?: Difference between revisions
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If you file your materials before 10:00am, the registry <span class="noglossary">will</span> likely send you before a judge that morning, otherwise you may have to wait for the next day chambers is held. You do not have to give notice to the other side of your intention to make this application, and no fees are charged to apply for indigent status. | If you file your materials before 10:00am, the registry <span class="noglossary">will</span> likely send you before a judge that morning, otherwise you may have to wait for the next day chambers is held. You do not have to give notice to the other side of your intention to make this application, and no fees are charged to apply for indigent status. | ||
When your application is called, you'll have to explain to the master or judge why it is that you can't afford the court fees. Living on welfare, Employment Insurance, Old Age Security or CPP benefits is usually enough | When your application is called, you'll have to explain to the master or judge why it is that you can't afford the court fees. Living on welfare, Employment Insurance, Old Age Security or CPP benefits is usually enough. It <span class="noglossary">will</span> be helpful if you can provide copies of your welfare statements, EI statements or other evidence to prove your income. | ||
If the court allows your application, you can then go back to the registry and file your pleadings — and all future materials — free of charge. If the court doesn't allow your application, well, you'll have to pay and that's that. | |||
==Exceptions to the rule== | ==Exceptions to the rule== | ||