The Connecticut Affidavit of Indigence — Fee WaiverCriminalna— - Portuguese is a legal form used by defendants in criminal cases who are unable to pay court fees and other costs associated with their defense. The affidavit is used to demonstrate financial need and allows the court to waive or reduce fees. It is available in Portuguese, and can be found on the Connecticut Judicial Branch website. There are two different types of affidavits: the first is an Affidavit of Indigence, which is used when the defendant does not have enough income or assets to pay court fees; the second is an Affidavit of Fee Waiver, which is used when the defendant is unable to pay due to financial hardship. The affidavit must be completed and signed by the defendant and notarized before being submitted to the court.