RCW 7.36.250
Proceeding in forma pauperis.
Any person entitled to prosecute a writ of habeas corpus who, by reason of poverty is unable to pay the costs of such proceeding or give security therefor, may file in the court having original jurisdiction of the proceeding an affidavit setting forth such facts and that he or she believes himself or herself to be entitled to the redress sought. Upon the filing of such an affidavit the court may, if satisfied that the proceeding or appeal is instituted or taken in good faith, order that such proceeding, including appeal, may be prosecuted without prepayment of fees or costs or the giving of security therefor. This section also applies to filing fees assessed under RCW 36.18.016.
[ 2002 c 338 § 3; 1947 c 256 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1085-1.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: RAP 16.15(f), 16.15(g).
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions
7.36.010 - Who may prosecute writ.
7.36.040 - Who may grant writ.
7.36.050 - To whom directed—Contents.
7.36.060 - Delivery to sheriff if to him or her directed.
7.36.070 - Service by sheriff if directed to another.
7.36.080 - Service when person not found.
7.36.090 - Return—Attachment for refusal.
7.36.100 - Form of return—Production of person.
7.36.110 - Procedure—Pleadings—Amendment.
7.36.120 - Hearing—Determination.
7.36.130 - Limitation upon inquiry.
7.36.140 - Duty of courts when federal question is raised.
7.36.150 - Admission to bail or discharge—Duty of court.
7.36.160 - Writ to admit prisoner to bail.
7.36.170 - Compelling attendance of witnesses.
7.36.180 - Officers protected from civil liability.
7.36.190 - Warrant to prevent removal.
7.36.200 - Warrant may call for apprehension of offending party.
7.36.210 - Execution of warrant.
7.36.230 - Emergency acts on Sunday authorized.
7.36.240 - Writs and process—Issuance—Service—Defects—Amendments.
7.36.250 - Proceeding in forma pauperis.
7.36.260 - Waiver of fees—Service of writ of habeas corpus issued for return of a child.