Pa. R.A.P. 550 (2026)
Waiver of Fees and Costs Required under Chapter 27.
Rule 550. Waiver of Fees and Costs Required under Chapter 27.
The fees and costs required under Chapter 27 (Fees and Costs in Appellate Courts and on Appeal), Pa.R.A.P. 2701—2771, may be waived for a party by continuing an existing waiver or obtaining a new waiver, as provided in these rules.
A party continuing or obtaining a waiver is commonly described as ‘‘proceeding in forma pauperis.’’
Relief from requirements for posting a supersedeas bond in civil matters must be sought under Pa.R.A.P. 1732 (application for stay or injunction pending appeal) and relief from bail requirements in criminal matters must be sought as prescribed by Pa.R.A.P. 1762 (release in criminal matters). Under Pa.R.A.P. 123 (applications for relief), applications for relief pursuant to Pa.R.A.P. 552 (new waiver of fees and costs for purposes of appeal) and other rules may be combined into a single document.
The provisions of this Rule 550 added April 21, 2026, effective November 1, 2026, 56 Pa.B. 2515.