The Massachusetts Judicial Branch

Supreme Judicial Court

Affidavit of Indigency and Related Documents

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 261, § 27B

The following are forms and related documents used to request waiver, substitution or payment of court fees and court costs by the Commonwealth pursuant to G. L. c. 261, § 27B.



Court's Determination Regarding Fees and Costs

Poverty Threshold Guidelines

Affidavit of Indigency 
Supplement to Affidavit of Indigency 
Instructions for Users   

Inmate's Affidavit of Indigency
Request for Payment to be Withdrawn from Inmate's Account 
Order to Commissioner of Correction or County Sheriff to Provide Inmate Account Information