28 CFR § 505.5Chapter V
§ 505.5 Waiver of fee by Warden.
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The Warden may reduce or waive the fee if the inmate establishes that:
(a) He or she is not able and, even with the use of a reasonable installment schedule, is not likely to become able to pay all or part of the fee, or
(b) Imposition of a fee would unduly burden the inmate's dependents.
eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026
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