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CV-441

Order on Prisoner's Petition for Waiver of Prepayment of Fees/Costs Based on Imminent Danger

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 12, 2024

This form is an order from the judge that decides if a prisoner can start a case without paying filing and service fees. It checks if the prisoner has shown they are in danger and if they meet other requirements.

The court describes it as: Order by the judge on whether the petitioner has met the requirements to proceed without prepayment of filing and service fees/costs when the prisoner is alleging imminent danger of serious physical harm.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a prisoner files a petition asking the court to let them proceed with a case without paying upfront fees because they claim they are in danger.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is an order that is filled out by the court. It records the judge's findings and order.
What does the form determine?
The form determines if the prisoner has shown they are in imminent danger of serious physical harm and if they meet other requirements to waive fees.
Does this form involve paying fees?
The form's purpose is to decide whether the prisoner can proceed without paying filing and service fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 12, 2024.

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