Merced Superior Court Filing Fees and Waivers

Applies to

Case initiation documents

A filing fee must be paid when the initiating documents are filed.

There is a filing fee which must be paid at the time you file your documents.

Fee

$240

Applies to

Case initiation documents

The filing fee is $240 when requesting up to $10,000 in back rent or damages.

If you are requesting up to $10,000 in back rent or damages the filing fee is $240.

Fee

$385

Applies to

Case initiation documents

The filing fee is $385 when requesting between $10,000 and $25,000 in back rent or damages.

If you are requesting between $10,000 and $25,000 the filing fee is $385.

Applies to

Claim of right to possession

A filing fee is required unless the claimant submits the court’s Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs.

(Filing fee) I understand that I must go to the court and pay a filing fee of $ or file with the court the form "Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs."

Fee

150

Applies to

Jury trial

A $150 deposit must be made with the court five days before trial when a jury is requested.

If a jury is requested, $150 must be deposited with the court 5 days before trial (Code Civ. Proc., § 631).

Applies to

Request for dismissal

When court fees and costs were waived, the declaration on the back of the Request for Dismissal must be completed.

If court fees and costs were waived, the declaration on the back of this form must be completed

Applies to

Request for dismissal

A party recovering $10,000 or more after an initial fee or cost waiver may have a statutory lien on the recovery, and the court may refuse to dismiss until that lien is satisfied.

If a party whose court fees and costs were initially waived has recovered or will recover $10,000 or more in value by way of settlement, compromise, arbitration award, mediation settlement, or other means, the court has a statutory lien on that recovery. The court may refuse to dismiss the case until the lien is satisfied.

Applies to

Declaration concerning waived court fees

A person whose court fees were waived must complete the declaration on the reverse side of the page.

Check if your court fees were waived, and if so, complete declaration on back of page.

Applies to

Case dismissal

Waived fees and costs must be paid before dismissal when the action recovers $10,000 or more through a settlement, compromise, arbitration award, mediation settlement, or other services.

The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any recovery of $10,000 or more in value by settlement, compromise, arbitration award, mediation settlement, or other services. The court has not yet been paid before the court will dismiss the case.

Applies to

Declaration concerning waived court fees

A person recovering $10,000 or more must complete item 3 of the waived-court-fees declaration.

c. ☐ is recovering $10,000 or more in value by this action. (If item 2c is checked, item 3 must be completed.)

Applies to

Ex parte order application

Fees must accompany the filing package submitted for an ex parte order.

The Court requests that the party seeking an ex parte order submit the application and all supporting papers and fees to the clerk for filing no later than 2:00 p.m. on the Court day preceding the hearing.

Applies to

Restraining order initial forms

Restraining-order forms must be accompanied by the filing fee or the specified fee-waiver forms.

The forms must be accompanied by the filing fee or fee waiver forms (FW-001 Request to Waive Fees and FW-003 Order on Court Fee Waiver).

Applies to

Ex parte hearing request

The appropriate filing fee must be paid when an ex parte hearing request is submitted.

No ex parte hearing will be set unless the appropriate filing fee is paid at the time the request is submitted to the Court.

Applies to

Case initiation documents

A person unable to afford the filing fee may request a fee-waiver packet from the Clerk and apply to have the fee waived.

If you cannot afford this fee, you can request a Fee Waiver packet from the Clerk's office to see if you are eligible to have the filing fee waived.

Applies to

Settlement or arbitration award

Waived fees and costs are subject to a statutory lien on a civil settlement or arbitration award of at least $10,000, which must be paid before dismissal.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

Applies to

Daily jury fee

The daily jury fee is based on actual cost.

Daily Jury Fees [CCP631(e)] ................................................... Based on Actual Cost

Fee

$225

Applies to

Court reporter per diem one half day

The court reporter per diem fee for a one-half day is $225.

Court Reporter Per Diem Fee – One-Half Day [GC68086(a)(1)(B)] .............. $ 225

Fee

$450

Applies to

Court reporter per diem full day

The court reporter per diem fee for a full day is $450.

Court Reporter Per Diem Fee – Full Day [GC68086(a)(1)(B)] ....................... $ 450

Fee

$225

Applies to

Extra court reporter one half day

The fee for an extra court reporter for a one-half day is $225.

Extra Court Reporter – One-Half Day [GC69953.5] ....................................... $ 225

Fee

$450

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Extra court reporter full day

The fee for an extra court reporter for a full day is $450.

Extra Court Reporter – Full Day [GC69953.5] ................................................ $ 450

Fee

$700

Applies to

Child adoption assessment

The child adoption assessment fee is $700.

Child Adoption Assessment [FC9001/9002] ................................................... $ 700

Fee

$450

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Guardianship investigation

The guardianship investigation fee is $450.

Guardianship Investigation [Prob. Code 1513.1] ............................................ $ 450

Fee

$450

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Conservatorship investigation

The conservatorship investigation fee is $450.

Conservatorship Investigation [Prob. Code 1851.5] ........................................ $ 450

Fee

$45

Applies to

Returned nsf check

The administrative charge for a returned NSF check is $45.

Administrative Charge for Returned NSF Check [CCP411.20(a)/GC71386] . $ 45

Fee

$25

Applies to

Partial payment

The administrative charge for a partial payment is $25.

Administrative Charge for Partial Payment [CCP411.21(g)] .......................... $ 25

Fee

$25

Applies to

Collection of fee after waiver

The administrative charge for collecting a fee after a fee waiver was granted is $25.

Administrative Charge for Collection of Fee Where Fee Waiver was Previously Granted [GC68638(a)] ............................................................... $ 25

Applies to

Product packets

The reasonable fee for product packets is based on actual cost.

Reasonable Fee for Product–Packets [GC70631] .................... Based on Actual Cost

Fee

$50

Applies to

Handling funds held in trust

The fee for handling funds held in trust is $50 when the minimum trust amount is $5,000.

Handling Funds Held in Trust ($5,000 Minimum) [GC70632] ....................... $ 50

Fee

$15

Applies to

Certificate of facts regarding unsatisfied judgment

The fee for a Certificate of Facts Regarding Unsatisfied Judgment is $15.

Certificate of Facts Regarding Unsatisfied Judgment [VC16373] ................... $ 15

Fee

$150

Applies to

Petition for change of plea

The fee for a Petition for Change of Plea is $150.

Petition for Change of Plea [PC1203.4(d)] ...................................................... $ 150

Fee

$75

Applies to

Bail bond extend time or set aside

The bail bond fee for extending the time or setting aside a bail bond is $75.

Bail Bond Fee (Extend Time or Set Aside) [PC1305.4] .................................. $ 75

Fee

$75

Applies to

Bail bond resume liability

The bail bond resume-liability fee is $75.

Bail Bond Resume Liability [PC1306(b)] ........................................................ $ 75

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Filing fee

The electronic fee-waiver procedure does not require waiver of a fee that is not otherwise legally waivable.

Nothing in this paragraph shall require the court to waive a filing fee that is not otherwise waivable.

By mail, the court accepts money orders and personal checks up to $25; it does not accept credit or debit cards.

The Court accepts money orders by mail. The court also accepts personal checks up to $25. The Court does not accept credit cards or debit cards at this time.

Applies to

Case filing

A filing-fee waiver form is available from the court clerk to a person unable to pay the filing fee.

If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

Applies to

Court fees and costs

A party unable to pay court fees and costs may apply for a fee waiver and should request the fee-waiver form from the court clerk.

If you cannot pay the court fees and costs, you may apply for a fee waiver. Ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

Applies to

Fee waiver proceeding

Parties are directed to California Rules of Court 3.50 through 3.58 for fee-waiver and related court procedures.

All parties should refer to California Rules of Court, rules 3.50-3.58.

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Fee waiver application

A party or attorney may electronically submit a court-fee and cost waiver application in any proceeding accepting electronic filings.

The court permits a party or attorney to electronically file an application for waiver of court fees and costs in any proceeding in which the court accepts electronic filings.

Applies to

Fee waiver application

A fee-waiver applicant need not submit documentation beyond that required by Government Code sections 68630 through 68641.

The party or attorney is not required to submit any documentation other than that set forth in sections 68630 to 68641.

Applies to

Electronic filing

A party with a fee waiver is exempt from electronic-filing fees and costs.

If a party with a fee waiver files documents electronically, that party is exempt from the fees and costs associated with electronic filing.

Fee

$25

Applies to

Proof of correction

For a correctable citation, the Clerk will accept the signed-off citation and a $25 proof-of-correction fee and dismiss the charge.

If a citation is issued as correctable, the Clerk will accept the signed off citation, along with the $25.00 proof of correction fee, and dismiss the charge.

Fee

$25

Applies to

Proof of correction

For a correctable tinted-window citation under Vehicle Code Section 26708(a)(1), the Clerk will accept the signed-off citation and a $25 proof-of-correction fee.

If a citation is issued for tinted windows, Veh. Code § 26708(a)(1), the Clerk will accept the signed off citation along with the $25.00 proof of correction fee if the citation is marked correctable.

Fee

$25

Applies to

Proof of correction

For the stated tinted-window and unsafe-condition citations, the Clerk will accept proof of correction for the tinted-window violation with a $25 proof-of-correction fee.

If a citation is issued for tinted windows, Veh. Code § 26708(a)(1), and Unlawful Operation after Notice of Unsafe Condition by Officer, Veh. Code § 24004, the Clerk will accept proof of correction on the Veh. Code § 26708(a)(1) and the $25.00 proof of correction fee.

Fee

$25

Applies to

Proof of correction

For a no-proof-of-insurance citation, valid coverage on or before the citation date may be accepted with a $25 proof-of-correction fee to dismiss the charge.

When a citation is issued for no proof of insurance, Veh. Code § 16028(a), if defendant brings or submits valid insurance showing valid coverage on or before the citation date, the Clerk may accept with $25.00 proof of correction fee and dismiss the charge.

Fee

$25

Applies to

Proof of correction

For a driving-without-a-valid-license citation, the Clerk may dismiss the charge with a $25 proof-of-correction fee if the defendant provides qualifying license proof.

When a citation is issued for driving without a valid driver’s license, Veh. Code § 12500(a), if defendant provides proof that their license was valid at the time of the citation, or if defendant shows proof that they obtained their license after the citation date, the Clerk may dismiss the charge with a $25.00 proof of correction fee.

Fee

$25

Applies to

Proof of correction

For a no-vehicle-registration citation, the charge may be dismissed with a $25 proof-of-correction fee if the defendant provides qualifying registration proof.

When a citation is issued for no vehicle registration, Veh. Code § 4000(a), if defendant provides proof that their registration was valid at the time of the citation, or if defendant shows proof that they obtained their registration after the citation date, the charge may be dismissed with a $25.00 proof of correction fee.

The court accepts cash and money orders over the counter, while personal checks require a financial declaration.

The Court accepts cash and money orders. Personal checks require a financial declaration.