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Order on Application for Waiver of Criminal Assessments

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective October 1, 2025

This form is an order from the court that decides if a person can get a waiver for fees and costs charged in a criminal case. The judge will check boxes to show if the waiver is fully granted, partially granted, continued, or denied.

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This form is used after a person has filed an application asking the court to waive criminal court assessments. The judge fills out the order to tell the applicant the court's decision.

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is an order that the judge completes after reviewing an application for a waiver. The applicant fills out the initial application, but the judge completes this order.
What does this form decide?
It decides if the applicant qualifies for a full waiver, a partial waiver, or if the application is denied. It also sets payment dates if a waiver is not fully granted.
Does this form require a fee?
The form itself is an order, but it deals with waiving assessments that might otherwise be due in the criminal case.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect October 1, 2025.

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