Rule 551 Continuation of Prior Waiver of Fees and Costs for Purposes of Appeal
Chapter 5: Persons Who May Take or Participate in Appeals
Rule Text
(a) General Rule. A previously granted waiver of fees and costs pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 1990 (application to waive fees and costs) shall continue in an appeal of the same case in the appellate court.
(b) Verified Statement. A court may, by order or rule, require a party previously granted a waiver to file a verified statement setting forth:
(1) The date on which the trial court entered the order granting the waiver;
(2) There has been no substantial change in the financial condition of the party since such date; and
(3) The party is unable to pay the fees and costs on appeal.
(c) Effect on Fees and Costs. The waiver continued pursuant to subdivision (a) shall permit the filing of an appeal and any related documents without the payment of any fees or costs required under Chapter 27.
Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 551 amended May 16, 1979, effective September 30, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 1740; amended October 28, 2021, effective April 1, 2022, 51 Pa.B. 7050; amended April 21, 2026, effective November 1, 2026, 56 Pa.B. 2515. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (408489).