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Filing the Application To Proceed In Forma Pauperis is essential for individuals who cannot afford court fees. This guide provides clear and supportive instructions to ensure users can complete the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the Application To Proceed In Forma Pauperis and Order.

1. Select the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Application To Proceed In Forma Pauperis and open the document for editing.
2. In the upper left corner, enter the document code (APPL) followed by your printed or typed name, address, and phone number above ‘IN PROPER PERSON’. Ensure all information is clear.
3. Fill in the case caption correctly, including the court's name and the plaintiff's and defendant's names as required. If you are the plaintiff, the case number and judicial department will be filled out by the Clerk’s Office upon submission.
4. Complete the affidavit section by typing or printing your name in the provided space, and accurately filling out all requested financial information. If any information does not apply, write ‘NONE’ and indicate a zero value.
5. Proceed to the Order to Proceed In Forma Pauperis section. Insert the document code (ORDR) and repeat the identification process as done in Step 2.
6. In the order, insert ‘PLAINTIFF’ or ‘DEFENDANT’ where prompted. Complete the necessary paragraphs with the appropriate terms and your name. Provide the judge the needed details; they will complete the rest.
7. After filling the documents, you will need one original copy and two duplicates of the application and order. Ensure they are two-hole punched, labeled ‘ORIGINAL,’ and properly bound.
8. Submit all documents at the Clerk’s Office on the designated floor of the courthouse. They will file your documents and assign a case number.
9. After a week, contact the Clerk’s Office to check on the status of your order. If approved, your documents will be filed automatically; if denied, the relevant fees will need to be paid.
10. Retain a copy of the filed documents for your records and proceed with serving copies to all appropriate parties as outlined in the instructions.

Start filling out your documents online to proceed smoothly through your legal process.