18th Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County Filing Fees and Waivers

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Appearance

The appearance fee is waived for post-trial motions to enforce a judgment.

If the matter involves a post-trial motion for the enforcement of a judgment, an appearance fee charged by the Clerk shall be waived.

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Court-ordered refunds from e-file transactions are reduced by any credit card or vendor fees; the Clerk refunds only the amount received from the e-file vendor.

(e) In the event the Court orders a monetary refund from any e-file transaction, the amount refunded will be less any credit card or vendor fees that may have been charged by an e- filing vendor. The Circuit Clerk shall refund upon order of Court only the amount that has been received from the

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Request or objection for extended media coverage

No filing fees are required for extended media coverage requests or objections.

There shall be no filing fees associated with filing a request for extended media coverage or an objection to extended media coverage.

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Guardian ad litem appearance

No appearance fee is charged by the Clerk for a GAL's appearance in an adoption proceeding.

There shall be no appearance fee charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the GAL's appearance in an adoption proceeding.

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Request for media coverage

No filing fees are charged for filing a request for extended media coverage or an objection to it.

There shall be no filing fees associated with filing a request for extended media coverage or an objection to extended media coverage.

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E filing subscription

Vendor service fees for e-filing belong solely to the vendor and are charged in addition to statutory filing fees.

(c) Fees charged to e-filing subscribers by the vendor for vendor services are solely the property of the vendor and are in addition to any statutory fees associated with statutory filing fees.

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Waiver application

In civil cases, a party may seek to waive court costs and fees by filing a Waiver Application, which the court may review at a hearing scheduled within 5–10 business days, except that costs for notice by publication are not waivable.

Forms of application for waiver of court costs and fees (“Waiver Application”) pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 298 shall be as provided by administrative order. At the court’s discretion, upon initial review, any Waiver Application may be set for hearing within 5 to 10 business days by telephone or video conference in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 45 and its policy on remote court proceedings, where applicable. At hearing, all Waiver Applications shall be reviewed along with supporting documentation and/or other evidence. Costs associated with notice by publication are not subject to waiver pursuant to this rule.

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E filing transaction

Court-ordered e-file refunds are reduced by any credit card or vendor fees, and the Circuit Clerk refunds only the amount actually received from the e-filing vendor.

(e) In the event the Court orders a monetary refund from any e-file transaction, the amount refunded will be less any credit card or vendor fees that may have been charged by an e- filing vendor. The Circuit Clerk shall refund upon order of Court only the amount that has been received from the e-File vendor.

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Copies of documents or certifications are available at a reasonable cost, including applicable fees.

Copies of any document or certification of same shall be available to the requesting party at a reasonable cost, including all applicable fees as set by rule or statute.

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The Clerk shall provide attorneys and parties in e-file cases access to an e-file computer workstation without charge during normal business hours.

Without charge during normal business hours, the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall provide attorneys and parties in e-file cases access to an e-file computer workstation.

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Dui evaluation

The Probation Department must develop guidelines to reduce DUI evaluation fees for indigent persons.

The Department of Probation and Court Services shall develop guidelines to reduce fees for indigent persons.

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Fee

$250

Evaluator fees are set by the Chief and Presiding Judges: $250/hour with a maximum charge of $10,000 (excluding deposition/trial testimony), covering up to 35 hours of sessions and report preparation; the party calling the evaluator as a witness pays for court/deposition appearances.

The evaluator's hourly fee and the amount of the advance deposit shall be set from time to time by the Chief Judge and the Presiding Judge of the Domestic Relations Division. The hourly rate shall be $250 per hour, with a maximum charge, excluding testifying at deposition and/or trial, of $10,000. The evaluation fee shall include up to thirty-five (35) hours for sessions, costs of testing, analysis, and for preparation of the report. The limitation on charges contained in these Rules shall not include time expended for preparation or attendance at a court proceeding or deposition. Those charges shall be paid by the party calling the evaluator as a witness.

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Arbitration order

The court scheduler sets the matter for arbitration upon receipt of the arbitration order and any applicable filing fee.

Upon receipt of the arbitration order, together with the appropriate filing fee, if any, the court scheduler shall set the matter for arbitration.

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Vendor service fees are the property of the vendor and are in addition to statutory filing fees.

Fees charged to e-filing subscribers by the vendor for vendor services are solely the property of the vendor and are in addition to any statutory fees associated with statutory filing fees.

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Gal appearance

No appearance fee is charged for the GAL’s appearance in adoption proceedings.

There shall be no appearance fee charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the GAL’s appearance in an adoption proceeding.

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Court-ordered refunds from e-file transactions are reduced by credit card or vendor fees, and the Clerk refunds only amounts received from the vendor.

In the event the Court orders a monetary refund from any e-file transaction, the amount refunded will be less any credit card or vendor fees that may have been charged by an e- filing vendor. The Circuit Clerk shall refund upon order of Court only the amount that has been received from the e-File vendor.

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Transcript on appeal

Indigent parties may receive transcripts and record on appeal at no cost.

Upon finding of indigency, the court shall authorize the preparation of the record and transcripts necessary for appeal at no cost to the minor or respondent, as governed by IL Supreme Court Rule 607.

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Arbitration order

The arbitration order must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee, if any, before the matter is set for arbitration.

Upon receipt of the arbitration order, together with the appropriate filing fee, if any, the court scheduler shall set the matter for arbitration.

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Eviction mediation

Court-ordered residential eviction mediation is provided without charge; neither party is required to pay the mediator.

The mediation required by these Rules is being provided without charge – neither side is required to pay the mediator in these cases – and the process is governed by Article 14 (Part 2) of the Local Rules of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit (Court-Ordered Mediation for Residential Eviction Cases) as well as the Illinois Uniform Mediation Act (710 ILCS 35/1, et seq.).

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Fines and costs

After conviction, posted bond must be applied to satisfy fines or court costs in whole or in part.

In accordance with applicable law [725 ILCS 5/110-7(h)], bond shall be applied upon conviction to satisfy, in whole or in part, any fine or court costs.

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No filing fees are associated with filing a request for extended media coverage or an objection to extended media coverage.

There shall be no filing fees associated with filing a request for extended media coverage or an objection to extended media coverage.

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E file workstation access

The Clerk must provide free access to an e-file computer workstation during normal business hours for attorneys and parties in e-file cases.

(e) Without charge during normal business hours, the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall provide attorneys and parties in e-file cases access to an e-file computer workstation.

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No appearance fee for GAL in adoption proceedings.

There shall be no appearance fee charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the GAL’s appearance in an adoption proceeding.

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Copies

The Clerk will provide copies of filed documents upon request and payment of the appropriate fee, unless otherwise ordered.

Upon request and the payment of the appropriate fee, the Clerk shall provide copies of any document filed in this Court unless otherwise specifically ordered.

INFOCivil cases

Document copies and certifications are available to requesting parties at reasonable cost, including applicable statutory or rule-based fees.

Copies of any document or certification of same shall be available to the requesting party at a reasonable cost, including all applicable fees as set by rule or statute.

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Copies of documents or certifications are available to the requesting party at a reasonable cost, including applicable fees set by rule or statute.

Copies of any document or certification of same shall be available to the requesting party at a reasonable cost, including all applicable fees as set by rule or statute.

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Copies

Copies of documents or certifications are available to requesting parties at reasonable cost plus applicable fees.

Copies of any document or certification of same shall be available to the requesting party at a reasonable cost, including all applicable fees as set by rule or statute.

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Vendor service fees are the vendor's property and are in addition to statutory filing fees.

Fees charged to e-filing subscribers by the vendor for vendor services are solely the property of the vendor and are in addition to any statutory fees associated with statutory filing fees.

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Record and transcripts on appeal

Upon a finding of indigency, the court must authorize the appeal record and transcripts at no cost to the minor or respondent.

Upon finding of indigency, the court shall authorize the preparation of the record and transcripts necessary for appeal at no cost to the minor or respondent, as governed by IL Supreme Court Rule 607.

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Appearance

The Clerk's appearance fee is waived in matters involving post-trial motions for enforcement of a judgment.

If the matter involves a post-trial motion for the enforcement of a judgment, an appearance fee charged by the Clerk shall be waived.

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The presiding judge must periodically evaluate whether a party receiving a fee waiver continues to qualify.

In cases where a Waiver Application has been granted, the judge presiding over the case shall evaluate whether the party receiving the waiver continues to qualify, pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/5-105.

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Request for extended media coverage

No filing fees are charged for media coverage requests or objections.

There shall be no filing fees associated with filing a request for extended media coverage or an objection to extended media coverage.

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Documents requiring a statutory filing fee are e-filed normally; the vendor collects the fee from the subscriber by direct billing and transmits only unless the fee is waived.

The e-filing of a document requiring payment of a statutory filing fee to the Clerk of the Court in order to achieve valid filing status may be filed electronically in the same manner as any other e-file document. Approved vendors shall electronically transfer to the Clerk’s bank account all statutory filing fees required for electronic filings. The vendor shall act as a limited agent for the Clerk and collect such required filing fees from the subscriber through direct billing, unless the court has the payment fee not be paid by court order or law.