Franklin Circuit Court Filing Fees and Waivers

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

$50

Applies to

Motion to reopen

The clerk must collect a $50 reopening fee when a motion is filed in a domestic relations case or paternity determination, except for Title IV-D support-enforcement motions and movants proceeding in forma pauperis.

The provisions of FCRPP 3(6) regarding reopening fees shall apply in domestic relations cases and paternity determinations (not including motions for support enforcement filed under 42 U.S.C. Title IV-D), unless the movant is proceeding in forma pauperis. The clerk shall collect the $50.00 fee upon the filing of the motion.

WARNING

Court payments may be made by cash, personal check, or postal money order, with restrictions on personal checks and a self-addressed stamped envelope required for a receipt.

Payment options: Cash, personal check, postal money order. No personal checks for probation and parole fees or cold-​check payments. Send self-addressed stamped envelope for receipt. Payments accepted​ by mail at address above and online here.