Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Rule 551 - Continuation of In Forma Pauperis Status for Purposes of Appeal(a)General rule.-A party who has been granted leave by a trial court to proceed in forma pauperis may proceed in forma pauperis in an appellate court upon filing with the clerk of the trial court two copies of a verified statement stating:(1) The date on which the trial court entered the order granting leave to proceed in forma pauperis.(2) That there has been no substantial change in the financial condition of the party since such date.(3) That the party is unable to pay the fees and costs on appeal.(b)Effect on filing fees.-A verified statement conforming to paragraph (a) of this rule, papers transmitted therewith, and papers subsequently tendered by a party which has filed such a verified statement, shall be filed by any clerk who has notice of such filing without the payment of any fee required under Chapter 27 (fees and costs in appellate courts and on appeal).The provisions of this Rule 551 amended May 16, 1979, effective 9/30/1979, 9 Pa.B. 1740; amended October 28, 2021, effective 4/1/2022, 51 Pa.B. 7050.