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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. Q(1): Is this a civil or criminal matter? A: Civil Q(assistance): 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)? A: Yes Q(good):You are likely to quality as indigent and receive a waiver for your some or all of your court fees. See Section 52-259b of the Connecticut General Statutes and Income Eligibility Guidelines. Would you like to access an application for a fee waiver? A: Yes Q(waiver): Would you like help filling out your fee waiver? A: Yes. Q(name): What is you name (Last, first, middle initial)? X: Q(phone):What is your telephone number? X: Q(address): What is your address? X: Q(district): What judicial district will this proceeding occur in (i.e., Hartford, Fairfield, Middlesex, Litchfield, etc.)? X: Q(1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1): Would you like to see your pre-filled document? A:[javascript:submit2('http://colarusso.pythonanywhere.com/','GET','','','','json_doc','_blank')] Yes. A: No. Q(1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2):GOTO:sorry2 A: No. Q(1.1.1.1.2): Would you like a blank State of Connecticut fee waiver application? A: Yes. Q(1.1.1.1.2.1): Is this a family law matter? A:[https://www.jud.ct.gov/webforms/forms/fm075.pdf] Yes. A: No. Q(1.1.1.1.2.1.2): Is this a general civil, housing, or small claims matter? A:[https://www.jud.ct.gov/webforms/forms/CV120.pdf] Yes. A: No Q(sorry2): 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? A:[https://www.avvo.com/find-a-lawyer] Yes. A: No. Q(1.1.1.1.2.1.2.2.2): 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. A: No. Q(1.1.1.1.2.2):GOTO:sorry A: No Q(sorry): 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? A:[https://www.avvo.com/find-a-lawyer] Yes. A: No. Q(nomore): 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. A: No Q(1.1.2): Is your income fall below the poverty line, especially after taxes and deductions? A: Yes Q(1.1.2.1):GOTO:good A: No Q(1.1.2.2): 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? A: Yes Q(1.1.2.2.1): GOTO:sorry A: No Q(1.1.2.2.2):GOTO:good A: Criminal Q(1.2): Have you been charged with a misdemeanor? A: Yes Q(1.2.1):How many dependents are in your household? A: None Q(1.2.1.1): Do you have an income of $17,505 gross annually? A:Yes Q(qualify): You are likely to quality as indigent and receive a waiver for your some or all of your court fees. See Section 52-259b of the Connecticut General Statutes and Income Eligibility Guidelines. Would you like to access an application for a fee waiver? A: Yes. Q(1.2.1.1.1.1):GOTO:waiver A: No. Q(1.2.1.1.1.2):GOTO:sorry A:No Q(noqualify):You are likely unable to qualify as an indigent and receive free legal services. See Section 52-259b of the Connecticut General Statutes and Income Elligibility Guidelines. A: One Q(1.2.1.2): Do you have an income of $23,595 gross annually? A: Yes Q(1.2.1.2.1):GOTO:qualify A: No Q(1.2.1.2.2):GOTO:noqualify A: Two Q(1.2.1.3): Do you have an income of $29,685 gross annually? A: Yes Q(1.2.1.3.1):GOTO:qualify A: No Q(1.2.1.3.2):GOTO:noqualify A: Three or more Q(1.2.1.4): Do you have an income of $35,775 gross annually? A: Yes Q(1.2.1.4.1):GOTO:qualify A: No Q(1.2.1.4.2):GOTO:noqualify A: No Q(1.2.2): Have you been charged with a felony? A: Yes Q(1.2.2.1): Are you a youthful offender (under the age of 18)? A: Yes Q(1.2.2.1.1): What kind of household do you reside in? A: Single parent household Q(1.2.2.1.1.1): Is your parents gross annual income $31,460 or less? A: Yes Q(1.2.2.1.1.1.1):GOTO:qualify A: No Q(1.2.2.1.1.1.2):GOTO:noqualify A: Dual parent household Q(1.2.2.1.1.2): Is your parents gross annual income $39,580 or less? A: Yes Q(1.2.2.1.1.2.1):GOTO:qualify A: No Q(1.2.2.1.1.2.2):GOTO:noqualify A: No Q(1.2.2.1.2): How many dependents do you have? A: Zero Q(1.2.2.1.2.1): Do you have an income of $23,340 gross annually? A: Yes Q(1.2.2.1.2.1.1):GOTO:qualify A: No Q(1.2.2.1.2.1.2):GOTO:noqualify A: One Q(1.2.2.1.2.2): Do you have an income of $23,595 gross annually? A: Yes Q(1.2.2.1.2.2.1):GOTO:qualify A: No Q(1.2.2.1.2.2.2):GOTO:noqualify A: Two Q(1.2.2.1.2.3): Do you have an income of $23,595 gross annually? A: Yes Q(1.2.2.1.2.3.1):GOTO:qualify A: No Q(1.2.2.1.2.3.2):GOTO:noqualify A: Three or more Q(1.2.2.1.2.4):Do you have an income of $23,595 gross annually? A: Yes Q(1.2.2.1.2.4.1):GOTO:qualify A: No Q(1.2.2.1.2.4.2):GOTO:noqualify A: No Q(1.2.2.2): You are likely unable to qualify as an indigent and receive free legal services. See Section 52-259b of the Connecticut General Statutes and Income Elligibility Guidelines. However, assignment of counsel in Connecticut is granted on a discretionary basis. Would you like to fill out a State of Connecticut application for waiver of fees, costs and expenses and appointment of counsel on appeal? A: Yes Q(1.2.2.2.1):GOTO:waiver A: No Q(1.2.2.2.2):GOTO:sorry