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Court Fees
Here you can find various court costs and the case or filing types they pertain to.
Costs for Copies
Copies provided by the Court will cost $1.00 per page for the first 5 pages and 25¢ per page for any additional pages. Payment is required upon receipt.
Civil Division
Filing Fees  
Small Claims Case ($3,000.00 Maximum Claim) $35.00
Transfer Small Claims to Civil Docket $30.00
All Civil Case Complaints ($15,000.00 Maximum Claim)
Plus $10.00 for each defendant over one
$75.00
All Garnishment of personal earnings actions $60.00
Forcible Entry and Detainer (includes personal service) $90.00
Plus $25.00 for each defendant over one
All parties will automatically be served by certified mail unless a written request for supplemental service is filed, with the exception of forcible entry and detainer complaints.
Additional Costs  
Appeals $100.00
Supplemental Ordinary Mail Service $5.00
Supplemental Certified Mail Service $10.00
Supplemental Personal Service $15.00
Garnishment other than personal earnings/Attachment/and other similar proceedings in aid of execution $15.00**
Debtor Examination Orders  
Certified Mail (restricted) $15.00
Personal Service $25.00
Certificate of Judgment Preparation $5.00
Transfer of Judgment Filing $5.00
Trusteeships $50.00
Preparation of Subpoenas
Check for $6.50 for each person subpoenaed
Plus $.20 per mile
 
In County $10.00
Out of County $20.00
Deposits  
Service by Publication $300.00
Jury Trials (due at time of filing) $200.00
Jury Trials (due no later than 14 days prior to trial date) $100.00
Execution $500.00
** Plus $1.00 check made payable to garnishee