North Carolina § 6-24 - Suits by an indigent; payment of costs by an indigent.
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§ 6-24. Suits by an indigent; payment of costs by an indigent.
A person who sues as an indigent is not required to advance the required court costs and no officer shall require any fee of the person. If a court enters a judgment in favor of a person suing as an indigent and does not require another party to the suit to pay the costs of the suit, the court may require the indigent person to pay any costs of the suit that were not required to be paid because the person was indigent. History (1868-9, c. 96, s. 3; Code, s. 212; 1895, c. 149; Rev., s. 1265; C.S., s. 1247; 1993, c. 435, s. 5.) Cross References. - As to when suits in forma pauperis may be permitted, see G.S. 1-110. Legal Periodicals. - For comment on access of indigents into the civil courtroom, see 49 N.C.L. Rev. 683 (1971).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 6-24 ("Suits by an indigent; payment of costs by an indigent.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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