Legal Definitions - pauper's affidavit

A pauper's affidavit is a declaration of facts written down and sworn to by a person who is unable to pay court fees or other expenses related to a legal matter. It is also known as a poverty affidavit or in forma pauperis affidavit.

For example, if someone cannot afford to pay the fees associated with filing a lawsuit, they may submit a pauper's affidavit to request that the court waive those fees. This allows individuals who cannot afford legal fees to still have access to the justice system.