To qualify, your household must be below 125% of the poverty line or be enrolled in certain public benefits.
Some people automatically qualify to have their court fees waived.
Folks enrolled in these programs can check the appropriate box on JDF 205:
Fees cannot be waived, but a percentage of your inmate account will be taken monthly.
But, still use JDF 205 if this is for a Writ of Habeas Corpus
Fee waivers are only available when responding to an Eviction Case. Otherwise, you'll need to paper file with the court.
For instructions on lowering mediation fees: