Connecticut Indigency Calculator
This is a class project. You should not rely on it as a source of legal information. It is likely incomplete.
Answer the following questions to see if you qualify for appointment of counsel or a fee waiver.
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Is this a civil or criminal matter?
Do you receive assistance under Welfare (TSA or SAGA), Food Stamps (SNAP), SSI (Supplemental Security Income), State Supplement (AABD/Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled)?
Would you like help filling out your fee waiver?
What is you name (Last, first, middle initial)?
What is your telephone number?
What is your address?
What judicial district will this proceeding occur in (i.e., Hartford, Fairfield, Middlesex, Litchfield, etc.)?
Would you like to see your pre-filled document?
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Would you like a blank State of Connecticut fee waiver application?
Is this a family law matter?
Is this a general civil, housing, or small claims matter?
Unfortunately, there are no more pre-loaded fee waiver applications that I can provide you with. Would you like to search for an attorney near you for further guidance and counseling regarding this matter?
I'm afraid there's nothing else I can help you with. For more information, please contact an attorney, the Connecticut Division of Public Defender Services, or a State of Connecticut representative.
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Unfortunately, there is nothing else I can help you with. Would you like to search for an attorney near you for further guidance and counseling regarding this matter?
I'm afraid there's nothing else I can help you with. For more information, please contact an attorney, the Connecticut Division of Public Defender Services, or a State of Connecticut representative.
Is your income fall below the poverty line, especially after taxes and deductions?
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Can you pay the court fees or costs without depriving yourself or those who are dependent on you of the necessities of life, including food, shelter and clothing?
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Have you been charged with a misdemeanor?
How many dependents are in your household?
Do you have an income of $17,505 or less, gross annually?
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Do you have an income of $23,595 or less, gross annually?
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Do you have an income of $29,685 or less, gross annually?
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Do you have an income of $35,775 or less, gross annually?
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Have you been charged with a felony?
Are you a youthful offender (under the age of 18)?
What kind of household do you reside in?
Is your parents gross annual income $31,460 or less?
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Is your parents gross annual income $39,580 or less?
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How many dependents do you have?
Do you have an income of $23,340 gross annually?
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Do you have an income of $23,595 gross annually?
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Do you have an income of $23,595 gross annually?
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Do you have an income of $23,595 gross annually?
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Two
javascript:void('');
Two
Yes
javascript:void('');
Yes
No
javascript:void('');
No
Three or more
javascript:void('');
Three or more
Yes
javascript:void('');
Yes
No
javascript:void('');
No
No
javascript:void('');
No
Yes
javascript:void('');
Yes
Yes
javascript:void('');
Yes
Single parent household
javascript:void('');
Single parent household
Yes
javascript:void('');
Yes
No
javascript:void('');
No
Dual parent household
javascript:void('');
Dual parent household
Yes
javascript:void('');
Yes
No
javascript:void('');
No
No
javascript:void('');
No
Zero
javascript:void('');
Zero
Yes
javascript:void('');
Yes
No
javascript:void('');
No
One
javascript:void('');
One
Yes
javascript:void('');
Yes
No
javascript:void('');
No
Two
javascript:void('');
Two
Yes
javascript:void('');
Yes
No
javascript:void('');
No
Three or more
javascript:void('');
Three or more
Yes
javascript:void('');
Yes
No
javascript:void('');
No
No
javascript:void('');
No
Yes
javascript:void('');
Yes
No
javascript:void('');
No