To submit an indigent payment plan request, please visit the Citation Processing Center website.
California State Legislature AB503, AB2544 “indigent”
A person is “Indigent” if they meet any of the following conditions:
- The person receives public benefits from any of the programs listed in Government Code 68632 subdivision (a).
- The person meets the income criteria set forth in Government Code 68632 subdivision (b).
Government Code 68632 (a):
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- California Work Opportunity (CalWorks)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps)
- County Relief, General Relief (GR) or General Assistance (GTA)
- Cash Assistance Program for aged, blind or disabled legal immigrants
- In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
- Medi-Cal
Government Code 68632 (b):
An applicant whose monthly income is 125 percent or less of the current poverty guidelines updated periodically in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
The person may demonstrate that he or she is indigent by providing either of the following information, as applicable:
- Proof of income from a pay stub or another form of proof of earnings, such as a bank statement that shows the individual meets the income criteria set forth in Government Code 68632 (b).
- Proof of receipt of benefits under the programs described in Government Code 68632(a). Proof of receipt will consist of a copy of the most recent verification of benefits form, Notice of Action (Approval) letter or award letter.
If a person has no income or does not receive public assistance, a copy of their yearly earnings from Social Security Department is required for proof.
Additional information about the payment program for indigent persons can be found by calling the Citation Processing Center at (949) 752-6937 or visiting the Citation Processing Center website.
