Civil Fees Table

These fines are specific to the 35th District Court, fines listed may be changed without notice.
SMALL CLAIMSThe maximum amount you can file for is $7,000
Claim up to $600$30.00
Claim up to $600 w/cert’d$49.00
Claim $600.01 to $1,750.00$50.00
Claim $600.01 to $1,750.00 w/cert’d$69.00
Claim $1,750.01 to $7,000.00$70.00
Claim $1,750.01 to $7,000.00 w/cert’d$89.00
Certified Mail/Per Individual$19.00
GENERAL CIVIL: The maximum dollar amount you can file for is $25,000
Claim up to $600$35.00
Claim $600.01 to $1,750.00$55.00
Claim $1,750.01 to $10,000.00$75.00
Claim $10,000.01 to $25,000.00$160.00
CLAIM & DELIVERY: Obtain property and obtain money judgment
No Money (File type”GZ”)$75.00
POSS and to $600.00$110.00
POSS and to $1,750.00$130.00
POSS and to $10,000.00$150.00
POSS and to $25,000.00$235.00
LANDLORD/TENANT: Land Contract

  • Regain Possession and obtain a money judgment

  • The maximum amount you can file for a money judgment is $25,000.00

  • The defendant must be served personally to obtain a money judgment.

  • The second mailing fee is $13.00 per individual.

POSS ONLY$55.00
POSS and up to $600.00$90.00
POSS and up to $1,750.00$110.00
POSS and up to $10,000.00$130.00
POSS and up to $25,000.00$215.00
Appeals from the District Court to the Circuit Court
MISCELLANEOUS:
Motion Fee – one fee assessed for all motions filed at the same time for the same case$20.00
Jury Fee$50.00
Appeals from the District Court to Circuit Court$25.00
Certified Copies + $1 for each copy not provided$10.00
True Copies of pleadings and proceedings$1.00 per page
Standard Forms$1.00 each
Copy Fee$1.00 each
PROCESS SERVER FEES: – You are billed directly from the process server
Per Defendant + Mileage
POST JUDGEMENT FEES: There will be disclosure fees in addition to the other fees
Subpoena$15.00
Writ of Garnishment$15.00
Writ of Eviction$15.00
Writ of Execution$15.00
Judgment Lien$10.00

*Note: -Fees shall be waived or suspended if the person is receiving public assistance or is determined by the court to be indigent

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