The Maryland Request for Waiver of Prepaid Appellate Costs is a form used to request an exemption from paying the costs associated with filing an appeal in the state of Maryland. This form must be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Special Appeals in the county where the appeal is being filed. It is sometimes referred to as a "fee waiver request" or "cost waiver request" form. The Maryland Request for Waiver of Prepaid Appellate Costs is available for both civil and criminal cases. The form requires information such as the case number, the name of the court, the name of the appellant, and other information. The form must be accompanied by a financial statement that details the appellant's income, assets, and liabilities. There are two types of Maryland Request for Waiver of Prepaid Appellate Costs: the "Full Waiver Request" and the "Partial Waiver Request". The Full Waiver Request is used to request a total exemption from paying the costs associated with filing an appeal. The Partial Waiver Request is used to request an exemption from paying a portion of the costs associated with filing an appeal. The court may deny a Partial Waiver Request if it finds that the appellant has the financial means to pay the full amount of the appellate costs. Once a Maryland Request for Waiver of Prepaid Appellate Costs is filed, the court will review it and make a decision whether to grant or deny the waiver request. The court's decision is usually based on the financial information provided in the form.