Rule 240 - In Forma Pauperis(1) A party seeking in forma pauperis status shall apply to the Court for such status. The application shall include as an attachment the party's affidavit demonstrating inability to pay the costs of litigation. Note: See affidavit form in Pa.R.C.P. 240. Application forms for pro se litigants are available in the office of the Department of Court Records.
Note: For presentation to the Court, see Local 208.3(a)(4).
Note: For indigent divorce cases, see Local 1920.62.
(2) Counsel employed by or affiliated with Neighborhood Legal Services are authorized to file a praecipe for in forma pauperis status.(3) The Department of Court Records shall accept for filing by a party, a praecipe as provided by Pa.R.C.P. 240, or an application under this rule, without charge to the party.Adopted October 4, 2006, effective 12/4/2006; amended effective 9/13/2022; amended effective 11/13/2023.