Why is my case “undergoing judicial review” and what does that mean?

To initiate a lawsuit you must pay a filing fee. However, it is possible to request the court to waive the filing fee by submitting the form “Motion to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees.” Before making a decision, the court needs to evaluate your case to determine if it lacks merit, is brought forward with ill intent, fails to present a valid legal claim, or includes defendants who are protected from legal action. Furthermore, the court must assess whether it has authority over your case. During this assessment process, your case is subject to judicial review. The duration of this review can vary, ranging from several weeks to several months, depending on the court’s current workload. Typically, cases are reviewed sequentially according to their filing order.