Illinois Fee Waiver- Instructions are a set of guidelines issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services to help people who are unable to pay certain court fees due to financial hardship. These instructions provide guidance on how to apply for a fee waiver, including what forms to fill out, what documents to submit, and how to submit them. There are two different types of Illinois Fee Waiver- Instructions; one for civil cases and one for criminal cases. For civil cases, applicants must fill out a Fee Waiver Application and provide supporting documentation such as proof of income, assets, and debts. The applicant must also submit a copy of the court fee order. Once the application is approved, the court fee will be waived and the applicant will not have to pay the fee. For criminal cases, applicants must fill out a Fee Waiver Application and provide supporting documentation such as proof of income, assets, and debts. In addition, the applicant must submit a copy of the court order for the fee and a copy of the criminal complaint. Once the application is approved, the court fee will be waived and the applicant will not have to pay the fee. In both cases, the fee waiver application must be submitted to the court clerk by the applicant. The court clerk will review the application and determine if the applicant is eligible for a fee waiver. If approved, the court will enter an order granting the fee waiver.