: in more than a dozen states, including California, reports have been filed regarding calls from people claiming to be court officials or law enforcement officers. Do not provide any information having to do with your bank or credit card to anyone claiming to be an officer of the court or of the law. If you receive communication from someone requesting your personal information, immediately contact the fraud unit of your local police department. Be advised that although court personnel may contact you by telephone, they will never ask for your personal or credit card information.
Litigants meeting statutory income limitations may be eligible for a waiver of court fees and costs. A request to waive court fees must be filed with the first document the litigant presents for filing a case. The request is reviewed by a judge and a determination is made as to whether the litigant is eligible for the waiver. The judge signs an order either granting the fee waiver or denying it. A clerk may also grant a fee waiver based on certain information.