Rule 24 Proceedings in Forma Pauperis

If you cannot afford to pay the fees for an appeal, you may be able to get permission to proceed without paying them. This is called proceeding "in forma pauperis," which is just a legal term for asking the court to waive your fees because of financial hardship.

For Colorado appeals, this rule does not have its own separate instructions. Instead, it points you to Rule 12(b), which explains the actual process for asking to waive fees. You will need to look at that rule to find out what forms to file, what information you need to provide about your finances, and how the court decides whether to grant your request.

If you think you qualify for this kind of fee waiver, check Rule 12(b) directly for the specific steps you need to follow.