Literally, a "friend of the court" brief, filed by an individual or organization to present arguments in addition to those presented by the immediate parties to a case, is called an in forma pauperis.

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An in forma pauperis is a petition to waive court fees for an individual who cannot afford them. A "friend of the court" brief is actually called an amicus curiae brief.

Literally, a "Friend of the Court" Brief, Filed by an Individual