28 U.S.C. ยง 1915: Federal statute governing proceedings in forma pauperis, which allows individuals to file court cases without paying fees if they can prove inability to pay
14th Amendment Access Rights: Constitutional protection ensuring equal access to courts, which forms the basis for poverty affidavit provisions
State Indigency Laws: State-specific statutes and regulations that define indigency thresholds and requirements for fee waivers
Federal Poverty Guidelines: Annual guidelines published by the Department of Health and Human Services that establish income thresholds for determining poverty status
Local Court Rules: Jurisdiction-specific procedures and requirements for filing and processing poverty affidavits
Income Documentation Requirements: Specifications for proving income status, including pay stubs, tax returns, and public assistance documentation
Asset Disclosure Requirements: Rules regarding the disclosure of personal and real property, bank accounts, and other assets
Public Assistance Verification: Requirements for documenting participation in public assistance programs like SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI
Household Composition Rules: Guidelines for reporting household size, dependents, and their impact on poverty determination
Notarization Requirements: Rules regarding the proper execution and notarization of poverty affidavits
