Fee Waivers

Regular Fee Waiver

To qualify, your household must be below 125% of the poverty line or be enrolled in certain public benefits.

• JDF 205 (PDF) - Motion to Waive Fees
• JDF 206 (PDF) - Order Re: Court Fees (Just do §§ A-C)

Automatic Fee Waiver

Some people automatically qualify to have their court fees waived.  

Folks enrolled in these programs can check the appropriate box on JDF 205:

• Aid to the Blind Colorado
• Aid to the Needy and Disabled (AND)
• Old Age Pension A & B
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

For Those in Jail or Prison

Fees cannot be waived, but a percentage of your inmate account will be taken monthly.

But, still use JDF 205 if this is for a Writ of Habeas Corpus

• JDF 201 (PDF) - Inmate Request for Fee Waiver.
• JDF 202 (PDF) - Order (Just do Caption)

E-Filing

• Submitting fee waivers online through Colorado Courts E-filing (CCE) is only available when responding to an Eviction Case.
• Otherwise, you must file with the court in person or by mail.

Additional Resources

For instructions on lowering mediation fees:

• JDF 211 - Instructions to Request to Reduce Mediation Fees.