Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division Filing Fees and Waivers
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Filing fees, payment methods, fee waiver requirements, deferrals, and clerk payment rules. This page is scoped to Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
- Applies to
- Civil action or proceeding
A security-for-costs deposit must be made before filing a civil action or proceeding unless otherwise provided by law.
Unless otherwise provided by law, no civil action or proceeding will be accepted by the Clerk of Courts for filing unless the party or parties filing the action have first deposited a sum to secure the payment of the costs.
- Fee
- $250
- Applies to
- Civil complaint
The security deposit for a civil complaint is $250, including special project fees.
Civil Complaint $250.00 *
- Fee
- $475
- Applies to
- Foreclosure complaint
The security deposit for a foreclosure civil complaint is $475, including special project fees.
Civil Complaint - Foreclosure $475.00 *
- Fee
- $250
- Applies to
- Administrative appeal
The security deposit for an administrative appeal is $250.
Administrative Appeal $250.00
- Fee
- $175
- Applies to
- Cognovits
The security deposit for a cognovits filing is $175.
Cognovits $175.00
- Fee
- $125
- Applies to
- Foreign judgment
The security deposit for a foreign judgment is $125.
Foreign Judgment $125.00
- Fee
- $250
- Applies to
- Replevin
The security deposit for a replevin filing is $250.
Replevin $250.00
- Fee
- $75
- Applies to
- Third party or intervening complaint
The security deposit for a third-party or intervening complaint is $75.
Third Party/Intervening Complaint $75.00
- Fee
- $75
- Applies to
- Counterclaim crossclaim or amended complaint
The security deposit for a counterclaim, crossclaim, or amended complaint is $75.
Counter Claim/ Cross Claim/ Amend Complaint $75.00
- Fee
- $150
- Applies to
- Service by publication civil action
The security deposit for service by publication is $150 for a civil action and $250 for a foreclosure case.
Service by Publication (Civil Action / Foreclosure) $150.00 / $250.00
- Fee
- $1100
- Applies to
- First order of sale
The security deposit is $1,100 for the first order of sale in a case and $600 for each subsequent order of sale.
$1,100.00 for the first order of sale in a case and $600.00 for all subsequent orders of sale.
- Fee
- $25
- Applies to
- Common pleas certificate of judgment
The fee for a Common Pleas certificate of judgment is $25.
Certificate of Judgment - Common Pleas $25.00
- Fee
- $20
- Applies to
- Foreign court certificate of judgment
The fee for a foreign-court certificate of judgment is $20.
Certificate of Judgment - Foreign Court $20.00
- Fee
- $15
- Applies to
- Certificate for transfer
The fee for a certificate for transfer is $15.
Certificate for Transfer $15.00
- Fee
- $5
- Applies to
- Release of lien
The fee for a release of lien is $5.
Release of Lien $5.00
- Fee
- $1
- Applies to
- Exemplified copy
The fee for an exemplified copy is $1.
Exemplified Copy $1.00
- Fee
- $1
- Applies to
- Certified copy
The fee for a certified copy is $1.
Certified Copy $1.00
- Fee
- $30
- Applies to
- Motion to modify revive or vacate
The fee for a motion to modify, revive, or vacate is $30.
Motion to Modify, Revive, Vacate $30.00
- Fee
- $40
- Applies to
- Order in aid
The fee for an order in aid is $40.
Order in Aid $40.00
- Fee
- $80
- Applies to
- Garnishment other than personal earnings
The fee for garnishment other than personal earnings is $80 for one bank, with an additional $10 for each additional bank.
Garnishment - Other Than $80.00 **
- Fee
- $85
- Applies to
- Personal earnings garnishment
The fee for a personal-earnings garnishment is $85.
Garnishment - Personal Earnings $85.00
- Fee
- $3
- Applies to
- Writ of execution
The fee for a writ of execution is $3.
Writ of Execution $3.00
- Fee
- $5
- Applies to
- Newly filed case with additional defendants
A newly filed case with more than ten defendants requires the standard deposit plus $5 for each defendant beyond ten.
In newly filed cases where the number of defendants exceeds ten, the Clerk of Courts will require the standard deposit and a deposit of $5.00 for each additional defendant.
- Applies to
- Transferred municipal crossclaim
A cross-claimant in a transferred municipal case must post security equal to the amount required for an original filing in Common Pleas court when the prayer exceeds the municipal court’s jurisdiction.
On cases transferred to this court from the municipal court in which the prayer of the cross-claimant exceeds that court’s monetary jurisdiction, the cross-claimant must post security for costs in a sum equal to the amount required as if the case was originally filed in this court.
- Applies to
- Poverty affidavit
A party unable to pay court costs must submit the court-prescribed completed poverty affidavit, after which the Clerk accepts the filing without costs, subject to possible further inquiry by the trial judge.
If a party is unable to pay court costs, then the party must submit a poverty affidavit requesting to have such charges waived on the form prescribed by the court. The completed affidavit must be submitted to the Clerk of Courts who will accept the filing without costs. Once the case is assigned, the trial judge may make further inquiry into the party’s ability to pay costs and order payment where appropriate.
- Applies to
- De novo arbitration appeal
Upon filing the de novo appeal notice and affidavit, the appellant must repay the clerk all fees received by the arbitration panel or single arbitrator.
Upon filing the notice of appeal de novo and affidavit, the appellant must repay the clerk for all fees received by members of the arbitration panel or the single arbitrator.
- Applies to
- Security for costs
A civil action or proceeding must be accompanied by a security deposit unless otherwise provided by law.
(A) Unless otherwise provided by law, no civil action or proceeding will be accepted by the Clerk of Courts for filing unless the party or parties filing the action have first deposited a sum to secure the payment of the costs.
- Applies to
- Court costs
A party unable to pay court costs must submit the court-prescribed poverty affidavit, after which the Clerk will accept the filing without costs, although the trial judge may later inquire and order payment.
If a party is unable to pay court costs, then the party must submit a poverty affidavit requesting to have such charges waived on the form prescribed by the court. The completed affidavit must be submitted to the Clerk of Courts who will accept the filing without costs. Once the case is assigned, the trial judge may make further inquiry into the party’s ability to pay costs and order payment where appropriate.
- Fee
- $10
- Applies to
- Complaint, transcript for appeal, or lien
A $10.00 advance publication fee is required for new cases, calendars, motions, dockets, and notices when filing a complaint, transcript for appeal, or lien, and the fee may be taxed as costs.
For the publication of new cases, calendars, motions, dockets and notices the publisher of the daily law journal shall receive ten dollars ($10.00), to be paid in advance by the party filing a complaint, transcript for appeal or a lien, to be taxed in the costs and collected as other costs and as provided in O.R.C. 2701.09.
- Fee
- $5
- Applies to
- Daily law journal abstract entry
A $5.00 charge applies for each required daily law journal abstract entry, and the Clerk of Courts must tax that amount as costs.
The publisher of the daily law journal shall receive the sum of five dollars ($5.00) for each required entry in the daily law journal published in the "abstract," and the Clerk of Courts shall tax as costs the sum of five dollars ($5.00) for each entry made.
- Applies to
- Appeal de novo
Upon filing the de novo appeal notice and affidavit, the appellant must repay the clerk all fees received by the arbitration panel or arbitrator.
Upon filing the notice of appeal de novo and affidavit, the appellant must repay the clerk for all fees received by members of the arbitration panel or the single arbitrator.
- Fee
- 66
- Applies to
- Special process server application
The Special Process Server application requires a filing fee of $66.00 plus any applicable Special Project Fees.
The cost for filing this application is $66.00 plus any applicable Special Project Fees.
- Fee
- $4000
- Applies to
- Special appraisal deposit
In foreclosure cases requiring a special appraisal, the party ordering the sheriff’s sale must deposit $4,000 with the clerk after sheriff notification.
(1) In all foreclosure cases in which a special appraisal is necessary, upon notification by the sheriff, the party ordering a sheriff’s sale must make a $4,000 deposit with the clerk against the cost of the special appraisal.
- Applies to
- Special appraisal deposit
A special appraisal cannot proceed until the required deposit has been made.
(3) No special appraisal may be undertaken until such deposit is made.
- Applies to
- Special appraisal deposit
If the special appraisal’s actual cost exceeds the deposited amount, the party ordering the sheriff’s sale must deposit the additional balance after receiving notice of the actual cost.
(4) If the actual cost of the special appraisal is greater than the amount deposited, upon notification by the sheriff of the actual cost of the special appraisal, the party ordering a sheriff’s sale must make an additional deposit for the balance.
- Fee
- $10
- Applies to
- Court notice publication
The publisher must receive $10 in advance for publication of new cases, calendars, motions, dockets, and notices, with the charge taxed as and collected with other costs.
For the publication of new cases, calendars, motions, dockets and notices the publisher of the daily law journal shall receive ten dollars ($10.00), to be paid in advance by the party filing a complaint, transcript for appeal or a lien, to be taxed in the costs and collected as other costs and as provided in O.R.C. 2701.09.
- Applies to
- Debtor examination motion
A filing fee is required for a debtor-examination submission.
Plaintiff's counsel shall submit (1) a motion for debtor examination, (2) an affidavit, (3) a proposed order, (4) the filing fee, and (5) instructions for service to Judge Michael P. Shaughnessy's Courtroom, 16-C.
- Applies to
- Mediation
When a case is referred to a mediator outside the court's dispute resolution department, the parties share the mediation cost in proportions they agree upon.
If the case is referred to a mediator other than the court's dispute resolution department, the parties will share the cost of the mediation in such proportions as they may agree.
- Fee
- $66
- Applies to
- Special process server application
Filing a Special Process Server application costs $66.00 plus any applicable Special Project Fees.
The cost for filing this application is $66.00 plus any applicable Special Project Fees.
- Applies to
- Court cost payment
The Clerk accepts approved credit cards and electronic checks and may charge convenience fees at rates set by the financial transaction provider.
The Clerk of Courts will accept payment via certain credit cards approved by its financial transaction provider. The Clerk of Courts is authorized to collect convenience fees for the use of credit cards and electronic checks. The convenience fee rates are set by the clerk’s financial transaction provider.
- Applies to
- Supplemental pleading service
For supplemental pleadings in multiparty cases, the Clerk may require the requesting party to advance a clerk-estimated amount for service.
In cases with multiple parties where there are supplemental pleadings filed, the Clerk of Courts may require the party requesting service to advance an amount estimated by the clerk.
- Applies to
- Court appointed representative fees
The court may require an additional deposit to pay fees for court-appointed representatives.
The court may require an additional deposit from which fees for court-appointed representatives may be paid.
- Fee
- $250
- Applies to
- Recreated order of sale
The Clerk may charge $250 to recreate a lost or destroyed order of sale, and a party may request waiver for good cause shown.
The Clerk may charge a fee of $250.00 for the re-creation of a lost or destroyed order of sale. A party may move the court to waive this fee for good cause shown.
- Applies to
- De novo arbitration appeal
A party may file a poverty affidavit and motion requesting waiver of appeal fees with the de novo appeal notice.
A poverty affidavit with a motion requesting waiver of the appeal fees may be filed with the notice of the appeal de novo.
- Fee
- 250 $
- Applies to
- Civil complaint
The security deposit for a civil complaint is $250.
Civil Complaint $250.00 *
- Fee
- 475 $
- Applies to
- Foreclosure complaint
The security deposit for a foreclosure civil complaint is $475.
Civil Complaint - Foreclosure $475.00 *
- Fee
- 250 $
- Applies to
- Administrative appeal
The security deposit for an administrative appeal is $250.
Administrative Appeal $250.00
- Fee
- 175 $
- Applies to
- Cognovits
The security deposit for a cognovits filing is $175.
Cognovits $175.00
- Fee
- 125 $
- Applies to
- Foreign judgment
The security deposit for a foreign judgment filing is $125.
Foreign Judgment $125.00
- Fee
- 250 $
- Applies to
- Replevin
The security deposit for a replevin filing is $250.
Replevin $250.00
- Fee
- 75 $
- Applies to
- Third party or intervening complaint
The security deposit for a third-party or intervening complaint is $75.
Third Party/Intervening Complaint $75.00
- Fee
- 75 $
- Applies to
- Counterclaim crossclaim or amended complaint
The security deposit for a counterclaim, cross-claim, or amended complaint is $75.
Counter Claim/ Cross Claim/ Amend Complaint $75.00
- Fee
- 150 $
- Applies to
- Service by publication
The security deposit for service by publication is $150 in a civil action and $250 in a foreclosure action.
Service by Publication (Civil Action / Foreclosure) $150.00 / $250.00
- Fee
- 1100 $
- Applies to
- First order of sale
The security deposit is $1,100 for the first order of sale in a case and $600 for each subsequent order.
$1,100.00 for the first order of sale in a case and $600.00 for all subsequent orders of sale.
- Fee
- 25 $
- Applies to
- Common pleas certificate of judgment
The security deposit for a Common Pleas certificate of judgment is $25.
Certificate of Judgment - Common Pleas $25.00
- Fee
- 20 $
- Applies to
- Foreign court certificate of judgment
The security deposit for a foreign-court certificate of judgment is $20.
Certificate of Judgment - Foreign Court $20.00
- Fee
- 15 $
- Applies to
- Certificate for transfer
The security deposit for a certificate for transfer is $15.
Certificate for Transfer $15.00
- Fee
- 30 $
- Applies to
- Motion to modify revive or vacate
The security deposit for a motion to modify, revive, or vacate is $30.
Motion to Modify, Revive, Vacate $30.00
- Fee
- 40 $
- Applies to
- Order in aid
The security deposit for an order in aid is $40.
Order in Aid $40.00
- Fee
- 80 $
- Applies to
- Garnishment other than personal earnings
The security deposit for a garnishment other than one for personal earnings is $80 for one bank.
Garnishment - Other Than $80.00 **
- Fee
- 85 $
- Applies to
- Personal earnings garnishment
The security deposit for a garnishment for personal earnings is $85.
Garnishment - Personal Earnings $85.00
- Fee
- 10 $
- Applies to
- Garnishment additional bank fee
An additional $10 security deposit is required for each additional bank in the specified garnishment filing.
Fee for one bank, $10 each additional bank
- Fee
- 250
- Applies to
- Re creation of lost or destroyed order of sale
The Clerk may charge $250 to recreate a lost or destroyed order of sale, but a party may move to waive the fee for good cause.
The Clerk may charge a fee of $250.00 for the re-creation of a lost or destroyed order of sale. A party may move the court to waive this fee for good cause shown.
- Applies to
- Appeal de novo
A party may file a poverty affidavit and motion requesting waiver of de novo appeal fees with the notice of appeal.
A poverty affidavit with a motion requesting waiver of the appeal fees may be filed with the notice of the appeal de novo.
- Fee
- $246
- Applies to
- Felony preliminary hearing in municipal or county court
The assigned-counsel fee for a felony preliminary hearing in municipal or county court is $246.
Preliminary Hearings/Felony in Municipal or $246 County Court
- Fee
- $2870
- Applies to
- Felony degree 4 or 5 proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for a degree 4 or 5 felony is $2,870.
Felony (degrees 4-5) $2,870
- Fee
- $1640
- Applies to
- Misdemeanor degree 1 to 4 proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for a degree 1 through 4 misdemeanor is $1,640.
Misdemeanor (degrees 1-4) $1,640
- Fee
- $2050
- Applies to
- Misdemeanor ovi bac proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for a misdemeanor OVI or BAC proceeding is $2,050.
Misdemeanor OVI/BAC $2,050
- Fee
- $410
- Applies to
- Contempt of court proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for a contempt-of-court proceeding is $410.
Contempt of court $410
- Fee
- $615
- Applies to
- Probation or community control violation
The assigned-counsel fee for a probation or community-control violation is $615.
Violation (Probation/ Community Control) $615
- Fee
- $615
- Applies to
- Sex offender classification proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for a sex-offender classification proceeding is $615.
Sex Offender Classification $615
- Fee
- $615
- Applies to
- Other proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for an other proceeding is $615.
Other $615
- Fee
- $246
- Applies to
- Expungement proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for an expungement proceeding is $246.
Expungement $246
- Fee
- $410
- Applies to
- Judicial release proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for a judicial-release proceeding is $410.
Judicial Release $410
- Fee
- $615
- Applies to
- Revocation proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for a revocation proceeding is $615.
Revocation $615
- Fee
- $123
- Applies to
- Driving privileges proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for a driving-privileges proceeding is $123.
Driving Privileges $123
- Fee
- $615
- Applies to
- Ngri or competency review proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for an NGRI or competency review proceeding is $615.
NGRI/Comp Review $615
- Fee
- $246
- Applies to
- Jail time credit proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for a jail-time-credit proceeding is $246.
Jail Time Credit $246
- Fee
- $410
- Applies to
- Resentencing proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for a resentencing proceeding is $410.
Resentencing $410
- Fee
- $615
- Applies to
- Sex offender reclassification proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for a sex-offender reclassification proceeding is $615.
Sex Offender Reclassification $615
- Fee
- $820
- Applies to
- Withdrawal of guilty plea proceeding
The assigned-counsel fee for a withdrawal-of-guilty-plea proceeding is $820.
Withdrawal of Guilty Plea $820
- Fee
- $246
- Applies to
- Municipal preliminary hearing
The assigned-counsel fee for a municipal preliminary hearing is $246.
Municipal Proceedings: Preliminary Hearings $246
- Applies to
- Municipal proceeding
Municipal assigned-counsel fees are $246 for preliminary hearings, $1,640 for degree 1 through 4 misdemeanors, and $2,050 for misdemeanor OVI or BAC proceedings.
Municipal Proceedings: Preliminary Hearings $246 Misdemeanor (degrees 1-4) $1,640 Misdemeanor OVI/BAC $2,050
- Fee
- $2870
- Applies to
- Appellate probate proceeding
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for a probate proceeding is $2,870.
Probate $2,870
- Fee
- $75
- Applies to
- General division and municipal proceedings
The assigned-counsel hourly rate for general-division and municipal proceedings is $75 for both in-court and out-of-court work.
General Division and Municipal Proceedings Hourly Rates In Court / Out of Court $75
- Fee
- $140
- Applies to
- Death sentence postconviction or habeas proceeding
For a death-sentence postconviction or habeas proceeding, the Capital Fee Council sets the fee; its current hourly rate is $140 with no fee maximum.
Death Sentence As set by Capital Fee Council - see R.C. 120.33(D) The Council has currently set a rate of $140 with no fee maximum.
- Fee
- $3280
- Applies to
- Rc 2953 21 petition or new trial motion for degree 1 or 2 felony
The maximum assigned-counsel fee for an R.C. 2953.21 petition or new-trial motion involving a degree 1 or 2 felony is $3,280.
Felony (degrees 1-2) $3,280 (R.C. 2953.21 Petition/New Trial Mtn)
- Fee
- $2050
- Applies to
- Rc 2953 21 petition or new trial motion for degree 3 felony
The maximum assigned-counsel fee for an R.C. 2953.21 petition or new-trial motion involving a degree 3 felony is $2,050.
Felony (degree 3) $2,050 (R.C. 2953.21 Petition/New Trial Mtn)
- Fee
- $1435
- Applies to
- Rc 2953 21 petition or new trial motion for degree 4 or 5 felony
The maximum assigned-counsel fee for an R.C. 2953.21 petition or new-trial motion involving a degree 4 or 5 felony is $1,435.
Felony (degrees 4-5) $1,435 (R.C. 2953.21 Petition/New Trial Mtn)
- Fee
- $1230
- Applies to
- Criminal rule 60b misdemeanor proceeding
The maximum assigned-counsel fee for a misdemeanor Criminal Rule 60(B) postconviction proceeding is $1,230.
Misdemeanor (60(B)) $1,230
- Fee
- $2050
- Applies to
- Juvenile postconviction or habeas proceeding
The juvenile filing fee is $2,050.
Juvenile $2,050
- Fee
- $1230
- Applies to
- State habeas corpus proceeding
The maximum assigned-counsel fee for a state habeas corpus proceeding is $1,230.
State Habeas $1,230
- Fee
- $140
- Applies to
- Appellate death sentence proceeding
For an appellate death-sentence proceeding, the Capital Fee Council sets the fee; its current hourly rate is $140 with no fee maximum.
Death Sentence As set by Capital Fee Council - see R.C. 120.33(D) The Council has currently set a rate of $140 with no fee maximum.
- Fee
- $6560
- Applies to
- Appellate cumulative minimum sentence exceeding 25 years
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for a cumulative minimum sentence exceeding 25 years is $6,560.
Cumulative Minimum Sentence $6,560 exceeds 25 years
- Fee
- $4100
- Applies to
- Appellate degree 1 or 2 felony trial
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for a degree 1 or 2 felony trial is $4,100.
Felony (degrees 1-2) Trial $4,100
- Fee
- $2870
- Applies to
- Appellate degree 3 felony trial
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for a degree 3 felony trial is $2,870.
Felony (degree 3) Trial $2,870
- Fee
- $2050
- Applies to
- Appellate degree 4 or 5 felony trial
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for a degree 4 or 5 felony trial is $2,050.
Felony (degrees 4-5) Trial $2,050
- Fee
- $1640
- Applies to
- Appellate misdemeanor trial
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for a misdemeanor trial is $1,640.
Misdemeanor Trial $1,640
- Fee
- $1230
- Applies to
- Appellate felony plea proceeding
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for a felony plea proceeding is $1,230.
Felony Plea $1,230
- Fee
- $875
- Applies to
- Appellate misdemeanor plea proceeding
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for a misdemeanor plea proceeding is $875.
Misdemeanor Plea $875
- Fee
- $2870
- Applies to
- Appellate adn permanent custody proceeding
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for permanent custody of a dependent, neglected, or abused child is $2,870.
ADN Permanent Custody $2,870
- Applies to
- Appellate juvenile delinquency proceeding
For an appellate juvenile-delinquency proceeding, the assigned-counsel fee maximum corresponds to the applicable offense level.
Juvenile Delinquency Corresponding Offense Level
- Fee
- $875
- Applies to
- Appellate unruly proceeding
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for an unruly proceeding is $875.
Unruly $875
- Fee
- $875
- Applies to
- Other appellate proceeding
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for an other appellate proceeding is $875.
Other $875
- Fee
- $2460
- Applies to
- Appellate rule 26b murnahan degree 1 or 2 felony trial
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for a Criminal Rule 26(B) Murnahan degree 1 or 2 felony trial is $2,460.
26(B) Murnahan Felony $2,460 (degrees 1-2) Trial
- Fee
- $1640
- Applies to
- Appellate rule 26b murnahan degree 3 felony trial
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for a Criminal Rule 26(B) Murnahan degree 3 felony trial is $1,640.
26(B) Murnahan Felony $1,640 (degree 3) Trial
- Fee
- $820
- Applies to
- Appellate rule 26b murnahan degree 4 or 5 felony trial
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for a Criminal Rule 26(B) Murnahan degree 4 or 5 felony trial is $820.
26(B) Murnahan Felony $820 (degrees 4-5) Trial
- Fee
- $1230
- Applies to
- Appellate osc jurisdiction memorandum
The maximum appellate assigned-counsel fee for an OSC jurisdiction memorandum is $1,230.
OSC Jurisdiction Memorandum $1,230
- Fee
- $75
- Applies to
- Eighth district court of appeals proceeding
The Eighth District Court of Appeals assigned-counsel hourly rate is $75 for both in-court and out-of-court work.
Eighth District Court of Appeals Hourly Rates: $75 In Court / Out of Court
- Fee
- $140
- Applies to
- Appellate death sentence proceeding
The appellate assigned-counsel hourly rate for a death-sentence proceeding is $140 for both in-court and out-of-court work.
Death Sentence (In Court / Out of Court) $140
- Applies to
- Special appraisal
For good cause shown, the court may award fees exceeding the standard appraisal scale for qualifying commercial or unusually extensive residential appraisals.
(3) Special Appraisals. For good cause shown, the court may award fees in excess of this scale for commercial property or residential property that requires an appraisal more extensive than the standard appraisal. Such appraisals are known as “special appraisals.”
- Applies to
- Special appraisal deposit
Before making the required special-appraisal deposit, the ordering party may move with a supporting affidavit or other evidence to request a lower deposit amount.
(2) Prior to making the deposit, the party required to make a deposit may move with a supporting affidavit or other evidence to lower the deposit amount.
- Applies to
- Special appraisal deposit
If the special appraisal costs less than the deposit or the property is never appraised, the party ordering the sheriff’s sale may move for a refund of the unused deposit balance.
(5) If the actual cost of the special appraisal is less than the amount deposited or if the property is never appraised, the party ordering a sheriff’s sale may move the court for a refund of the balance of the special appraisal deposit.
- Applies to
- Court notice publication
All charges for official and legally required court publications must be taxed as costs.
All charges for such publications shall be taxed as costs.
- Fee
- $5
- Applies to
- Abstract entry
The publisher receives $5 for each required abstract entry, and the Clerk of Courts must tax that $5 charge as costs.
(B) The publisher of the daily law journal shall receive the sum of five dollars ($5.00) for each required entry in the daily law journal published in the "abstract," and the Clerk of Courts shall tax as costs the sum of five dollars ($5.00) for each entry made.
- Applies to
- Mediation
No mediation fees are charged for civil cases referred to the court's dispute resolution department.
(3) No fees will be charged for civil cases referred to the court's dispute resolution department for mediation.
- Fee
- $0
- Applies to
- Jury trial
The security deposit for a jury trial is $0.
Jury Trial $0
- Fee
- $0
- Applies to
- Writ of possession
The fee for a writ of possession is $0.
Writ of Possession $0
- Applies to
- Jury trial
The listed security deposit for a jury trial is $0.
Jury Trial $0
- Fee
- 5 $
- Applies to
- Release of lien
The security deposit for a release of lien is $5.
Release of Lien $5.00
- Fee
- 1 $
- Applies to
- Exemplified copy
The security deposit for an exemplified copy is $1.
Exemplified Copy $1.00
- Fee
- 1 $
- Applies to
- Certified copy
The security deposit for a certified copy is $1.
Certified Copy $1.00
- Fee
- 3 $
- Applies to
- Writ of execution
The security deposit for a writ of execution is $3.
Writ of Execution $3.00
- Applies to
- Writ of possession
The listed security deposit for a writ of possession is $0.
Writ of Possession $0
- Applies to
- Filing payment
The Clerk accepts payment by certain credit cards approved by its financial transaction provider.
(B) The Clerk of Courts will accept payment via certain credit cards approved by its financial transaction provider.
- Applies to
- Payment convenience fee
The Clerk may collect provider-set convenience fees when payment is made by credit card or electronic check.
The Clerk of Courts is authorized to collect convenience fees for the use of credit cards and electronic checks. The convenience fee rates are set by the clerk’s financial transaction provider.
- Applies to
- Standard appraisal compensation
Standard-scale appraisal compensation may be awarded without a motion, and the sheriff may submit a proposed order for the court’s consideration.
(2) Proposed Order to Pay Standard Appraisals. Compensation for appraisals pursuant to this standard scale may be made without a motion. In cases where the standard scale applies, the sheriff may submit for the court’s consideration a proposed order compensating the appraisers per the scale.
Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
A fee is required for covered filings. A security-for-costs deposit must be made before filing a civil action or proceeding unless otherwise provided by law.
Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
A fee is required for covered filings. The security deposit for a civil complaint is $250, including special project fees.
Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
A fee is required for covered filings. The security deposit for a foreclosure civil complaint is $475, including special project fees.
Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
A fee is required for covered filings. The security deposit for an administrative appeal is $250.
Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
A fee is required for covered filings. The security deposit for a cognovits filing is $175.
Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
A fee is required for covered filings. The security deposit for a foreign judgment is $125.
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