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CIRCUIT
COURT FILING FEES
(Please
be advised that this is NOT an all inclusive list
of fees)
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New Case Filing Fee
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$150.00* |
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Jury Demand Fee
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85.00 |
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Motion Fee
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20.00 |
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FOC Fee - Support
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40.00** |
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FOC Fee - Change of Custody/Parenting
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80.00** |
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Writs - Issuance Thereof
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15.00 |
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Subpoena - Issuance by Court
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15.00 |
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Appeals from District Court to Circuit Court
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150.00 |
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Appeals from Circuit Court to Court of Appeals
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25.00 |
*
FOC fees are collected when Judgment is filed, when applicable
**
Plus Motion Fee, if applicable
COPY FEES:
- Regular copies are $1.00 per page for the first 10 pages and
$0.50 for each additional page.
- Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus $10.00 to certify.
CIRCUIT COURT
RECORD SEARCHES (Criminal, Civil, Divorce/Family):
- $10.00 per name for 10 year search (Please
be advised that this applies to Circuit Court records ONLY.
Please contact District Court for their policy.)
- A search of Circuit Court records may be obtained by sending
a written request along with SASE and check or money order, payable
to Clinton County Clerk or ordered online through PaymentChek.
The search will be conducted within 24 hours.
- Searches may also be conducted in the office during normal
office hours, at no charge.
To
obtain copies of court records, docket entries, or pay Circuit Court
ordered fees by credit card, please access PaymentChek.
(Customers will be charged $6.00
or 5% service fee, whichever is greater.)
GENERAL
INFORMATION REGARDING
CIRCUIT
COURT DOCUMENTS
To
begin a Circuit Court case, you must file a Summons and Complaint
along with the appropriate fees. Depending on the type of case that
is filed, other documents may also be required. In addition, all
court documents must have a case caption according to the State
Court Administrator's Office Case File Management Standards.
If
you are filing a matter In Pro Per (without the assistance of an
attorney), please be advised that the County Clerk's Office cannot
provide legal advice nor give direction on how and exactly
what papers will need to be filed. Additionally, the County Clerk
's Office does not provide court forms. We suggest that you seek
the advice of an attorney or research libraries or the internet
for information and/or forms.
Rev.
May 9, 2008
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