Fee Waivers

To qualify, your household income must be below 125% of the poverty line or be enrolled in certain public benefits.

Must be at or below these values to qualify - Updated January 13, 2026 | Family Size | Monthly | Yearly | |-------------|---------|--------| | 1 | $2,078 | $24,938| | 2 | $2,818 | $33,813| | 3 | $3,557 | $42,688| | 4 | $4,297 | $51,563| | 5 | $5,036 | $60,438|

Some people automatically qualify to have their court fees waived. Folks enrolled in these programs can check the appropriate box on JDF 205: Aid to the Blind Colorado, Aid to the Needy and Disabled (AND), Old Age Pension A & B, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Fees cannot be waived, but a percentage of your inmate's account will be taken monthly. Exception: Use the regular fee waiver process (JDF 205) for form [JDF 661](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/media/2685) - Writ of Habeas Corpus.

Submitting fee waivers online through [Colorado Courts E-filing (CCE)](https://www.jbits.courts.state.co.us/efiling/web/login.htm) is only available when responding to an Eviction Case. Otherwise, you must file with the court in person or by mail.

For instructions on lowering mediation fees, visit [Chief Justice Directive (C.J.D.) 98-01](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/supreme-court/chief-justice-directives?search_api_fulltext=&search_api_fulltext_1=98-01)