20th Judicial Circuit Court, St. Clair County, Illinois Filing Fees and Waivers

CRITICAL

Fee

$109

Applies to

Civil appearance fee

A $109 civil appearance fee applies to Schedule 2 eviction cases seeking possession only and small claims cases involving $2,500.00 or less.

Clerk of the Courts Act Appearance Fee Schedule 2 – Fee is $109.00 Schedule 2 Civil Appearance Fees shall include the following cases categories: Eviction (EV) seeking possession only cases; Small Claims (SC) cases where the amount in controversy is $2,500.00 or less.

CRITICAL

Fee

316

Applies to

Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 1 case

The fee for Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 1 is $316.00.

Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 1 – Fee is $316.00

CRITICAL

Fee

366

Applies to

Missing person case

A Missing Person case costs $366, including a $100 Guardianship and Advocacy Fee.

Missing Person………………………………………………………………………………$366.00 (Includes $100.00 Guardianship and Advocacy Fee)

CRITICAL

Fee

$189

Applies to

Civil appearance fee

A $189 civil appearance fee applies to Schedule 1 case categories, subject to the listed exceptions.

Clerk of the Courts Act Civil Appearance Fee Schedule 1 – Fee is $189.00 Civil Appearance Fees for schedule 1 shall include the following case categories: Arbitration (AR) cases; Chancery (CH) cases: Dissolution with Children (DC) cases; Dissolution without Children (DN) cases; Eminent Domain (ED) cases; Eviction (EV) cases; Except: -Eviction cases filed pursuant to Article IX of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/9-101 et seq.) seeking possession only; Family (FA) cases; Except: -Petitions filed under the Parental Notice of Abortion Act (750 ILCS 70/1 et seq.); -Voluntary petitions to determine parentage filed pursuant to section 309 of the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015 (750 ILCS 46/309); Foreclosure (FC) cases; Governmental Corporation (GC) cases; Guardianship (GR) cases; Except: -Guardianship of a minor Law (LA) cases; Law Magistrate (LM) cases where the amount in controversy is $15,000.01 or more; Miscellaneous Remedy (MR) cases; Except: -Cases filed pursuant to the Estrays and Lost Property Act (765 ILCS 1020/1 et seq.); -Petitions seeking administrative review of unemployment decisions filed pursuant to Section 1100 of the Unemployment Insurance Act (820 ILCS 405/1100); Miscellaneous Criminal (MX) cases; Probate (PR) cases; Tax (TX) cases.

CRITICAL

Fee

100

Applies to

Residential eviction case

Residential cases in Schedule 2 include an additional $100 mediation fee.

*Residential cases include an additional $100 mediation fee.

CRITICAL

Fee

266

Cases included in Schedule 2 are subject to a $266 fee.

Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 2 – Fee is $266.00 Schedule 2 shall include the following cases categories:

CRITICAL

Fee

91

Cases included in Schedule 3 are subject to a $91 fee.

Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 3 – Fee is $91.00 Schedule 3 shall include the following cases categories:

CRITICAL

Fee

100

Applies to

Residential possession only eviction case

Residential possession-only cases in Schedule 3 include an additional $100 mediation fee.

*Residential-Possession Only cases include an additional $100 mediation fee.

CRITICAL

Fee

366

Applies to

Administration of decedents estate

Administration of a decedent’s intestate or testate estate costs $366, including a $100 Guardianship and Advocacy Fee.

Administration of Decedent’s Estate – Intestate and Testate………………………$366.00 (Includes $100.00 Guardianship and Advocacy Fee)

CRITICAL

Applies to

Small claims answer

Defendants have 30 days from the first appearance date listed on the summons to pay the answer fee or seek a waiver.

• DEFENDANTS ARE GIVEN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST APPEARANCE AS LISTED ON THE SUMMONS TO PAY THEIR ANSWER FEE OR SEEK A WAIVER AND THE MATTER IS SET FOR TRIAL 30+ DAYS.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Civil case filing

Civil cases require payment of the proper fees at filing unless a civil fee waiver is presented.

Civil cases are filed only if the proper fees are remitted at the time of filing, unless a civil fee waiver is presented.

CRITICAL

Fee

0

Cases included in Schedule 4 have a $0 fee.

Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 4 – Fee is $0 Schedule 4 shall include the following case categories:

WARNING

Fee

10

Applies to

Notice to secretary of state under chapter 625 ilcs 306 4

Each notice sent to the Secretary of State under Chapter 625 ILCS 306.4 incurs a $10.00 fee.

Notice Sent to Secretary of State under Chapter 625 ILCS 306.4 (each)……………………………………………………………………………........$10.00

WARNING

Fee

266

Applies to

Small claims counterclaim or third party claim

The fee for a counterclaim or third-party claim in a small claims case with at least $2,500.01 in controversy is $266.00.

Small Claims (SC) cases where the amount in controversy is $2,500.01 or more ……………..$266.00

WARNING

Fee

15

Applies to

Auxiliary proceeding money judgment collection

An auxiliary proceeding to collect a money judgment of $1,000.00 or less costs $15.00.

When the amount does not exceed $1,000.00…………………………………………………………..$15.00

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Insufficient funds check

The fee for an insufficient-funds check is $25.00.

Insufficient fund checks...................................................................................................................$25.00

WARNING

Fee

62

Applies to

Adult petition to expung

An adult petition to expunge costs $62.00.

Petition to Expunge (Adult)……………………………….………………………………………………$62.00

WARNING

Fee

100

Applies to

Counterclaim or third party claim

A counterclaim or third-party claim filed after the appearance fee has been paid incurs a $100.00 fee when the amount exceeds $15,000.01 but does not exceed $50,000.00.

Counterclaim or third-party claim after the appearance fee has been paid when the amt exceeds $15,000.01 but does not exceed $50,000.00………………..$100.00

WARNING

Fee

88

Applies to

Change of venue transfer in schedule 3

A change-of-venue transfer-in under Schedule 3 costs $88.00.

Change of Venue Schedule 3..……………………………………………………………………………..$88.00

WARNING

Fee

15

Applies to

Counterclaim or third party claim

A counterclaim or third-party claim filed after the appearance fee has been paid incurs a $15.00 fee when the amount is up to $15,000.00.

Counterclaim or third-party claim after the appearance fee has been paid when the amt up to $15,000.00…………………………………………………………….$15.00

WARNING

Fee

1709

The scheduled court fee for felony DUI offenses is $1,709.00.

Felony DUI Offenses …………………………………………………………………$1,709.00

WARNING

Fee

100

Applies to

Counterclaim or third party claim

COUNTERCLAIM OR THIRD-PARTY CLAIM…………………………………………………………….$100.00

COUNTERCLAIM OR THIRD-PARTY CLAIM…………………………………………………………….$100.00

WARNING

Fee

40

Applies to

Motion to vacate exparte judgments

A motion to vacate exparte judgments incurs a $40.00 fee.

Motion to vacate exparte judgments……………………………………………………………………..$40.00

WARNING

Fee

2215

The scheduled court fee for felony drug offenses is $2,215.00.

Felony Drug Offense………………………………………………………………………….……$2,215.00

WARNING

Fee

50

Applies to

Auxiliary proceeding money judgment collection

An auxiliary proceeding to collect a money judgment over $5,000.00 costs $50.00.

When the amount exceeds $5,000.00……………………………………………………………………..$50.00

WARNING

Fee

137.5

Applies to

Jury fee

The fee for a 6- or 12-person jury is $137.50.

6 or 12 Man Jury……………………………………………………………………………………………...$137.50

WARNING

Fee

10

Applies to

Notice to defendant under chapter 625 ilcs 306 4

A notice sent to the defendant under Chapter 625 ILCS 306.4 incurs a $10.00 fee.

Notice Sent to Defendant under Chapter 625 ILCS 306.4…………………………………………….$10.00

WARNING

Fee

260

The scheduled court fee for truck weight and load offenses is $260.00.

Truck Weight & Load Offenses……………………………………………………………………..$260.00

WARNING

Fee

40

Applies to

Motion to vacate or amend final order

A motion to vacate or amend a final order incurs a $40.00 fee.

Motion to vacate or amend final order…………………………………………………………………...$40.00

WARNING

Fee

106.25

Applies to

6 man jury

A 6-man jury fee is $106.25, except in the listed cases and proceedings.

JURY FEE 6-Man Jury ........................................................................................................................................$106.25 12-Man Jury.......................................................................................................................................$212.50 Except: - Probate cases provided for under 705 ILCS 105/27.1b(v)(5) - Small Claims cases provided for under Supreme Court Rule 285 - "quasi-criminal in its nature" - "proceeding for the exercise of the right of eminent domain" - "every other action wherein the right of trial by jury is or may be given by law." - Cases filed pursuant to the IL Marriage & Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/103) - Cases filed pursuant to the IL Parentage Act (750 ILCS 46/619) - Cases filed pursuant to the IL Domestic Violence Act of 1986 (750 ILCS 60/206) - Cases filed pursuant to the Stalking No Contact Order Act (740 ILCS 21/40) - Cases filed pursuant to the Civil No Contact Order Act (740 ILCS 22/204.5) - Cases filed pursuant to the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1et seq.)

WARNING

Fee

5

Applies to

Alias summons

Each alias summons issued costs $5.00.

For each alias summons issued......................................................................................................$5.00

WARNING

Fee

100

Applies to

Residential real estate case mediation fee

Residential real estate cases include an additional $100 mediation fee.

*Residential Real Estate cases include an additional $100 mediation fee.

WARNING

Fee

0.5

Applies to

Copy additional pages 2 through 20

Each additional copy page from pages 2 through 20 costs $0.50.

Each additional page from 2-20……………………………………………………………………………$0.50

WARNING

Fee

164

The scheduled court fee for dispositions under Supreme Court Rule 529 is $164.00.

Dispositions under Supreme Court Rule 529………………………………………………..….$164.00

WARNING

Fee

50

Applies to

Petition to vacate or modify or reopen estate

A petition to vacate or modify a final judgment or order, or to reopen an estate, filed before 30 days after entry incurs a $50.00 fee, except in forcible entry and detainer and small claims cases.

Petition to vacate or modify any final judgment or order of court (except in forcible entry and detainer cases and small claims cases) or a petition to reopen an estate, if filed before 30 days after the entry of the judgment or order……………………………………………………………………$50.00

WARNING

Fee

125

Applies to

Sheriff interstate probation transfer

The sheriff interstate probation transfer fee is $125.00.

SHERIFF INTERSTATE PROBATION TRANSFER FEE...................................................................$125.00

WARNING

Applies to

Order of protection jury fee

The Order of Protection Jury Fee is limited to Firearm Restraining Order cases.

(Order of Protection Jury Fee limited to Firearm Restraining Order cases)

WARNING

Fee

40

Applies to

Claim filed against estate

A claim filed against an estate in the $500.00 to $9,999.00 range incurs a $40.00 fee.

$500.00 to $9,999.00………………………………………………………………………………………….$40.00

WARNING

Fee

40

Applies to

Change of venue transfer out

Preparing and certifying the record for an outgoing change-of-venue transfer costs $40.00 when original documents or copies are forwarded.

Preparation and certification of record on change of venue, when original documents or copies are forwarded……………………………………………………………$40.00

WARNING

Fee

303

Applies to

Change of venue transfer in schedule 1

A change-of-venue transfer-in under Schedule 1 costs $303.00.

Change of Venue Schedule 1………………………………………………………………………………$303.00

WARNING

Fee

100

The scheduled court fee for non-traffic violations is $100.00.

Non-Traffic Violations………………………………………………………………………….……$100.00

WARNING

Fee

500

Applies to

Arbitration rejection

The arbitration rejection fee is $500.00 when the amount is over $30,000.00.

Over $30,000.00………………………………………………………………………...…………………….$500.00

WARNING

Fee

5

Applies to

Drivers license reinstatement

The clerk’s fee to reinstate a driver’s license is $5.00.

REINSTATEMENT OF DRIVER’S LICENSE (CLERK’S FEE)………………………………………….$5.00

WARNING

Fee

40

Applies to

Petition to vacate bond forfeiture

A petition to vacate an order of bond forfeiture incurs a $40.00 fee.

Petition to vacate order of bond forfeiture……………………………………………………………....$40.00

WARNING

Applies to

Publication

The person seeking publication must pay its cost directly to the publisher.

The cost of publication shall be paid directly to the publisher by the person seeking the publication, whether the clerk or the parties to the suit are required by law to publish.

WARNING

Fee

0.25

Applies to

Appeal record over 200 pages

For an appellate record over 200 pages, an additional fee of $0.25 per page applies.

Preparation of record when original documents are forwarded over 200 pages, an additional fee per page……………………………………………………………….$0.25

WARNING

Fee

40

Applies to

Motion to vacate judgment on forfeiture

A motion to vacate judgment on forfeiture incurs a $40.00 fee.

Motion to vacate judgment on forfeiture………………………………………………………………...$40.00

WARNING

Fee

60

Applies to

Claim filed against estate

A claim filed against an estate of $10,000.00 or more incurs a $60.00 fee.

$10,000.00 or more…………………………………………………………………………………………...$60.00

WARNING

Applies to

Juvenile probation fee

The monthly probation fee is determined by the judge.

PROBATION FEE (MONTHLY)………………………………………..….Amount Determined by the Judge

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Case number or title correction

Correcting a case number or title on a filed document costs $25.00, charged to the filer.

For correcting the case number or case title on any document filed in the office, charged against the filer……………………………….……………………………………………………$25.00