Girard Municipal Court, Ohio Filing Fees and Waivers

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Applies to

School zone traffic camera case

In school zone cases, the Clerk collects the filing fee from the party that loses at trial.

1) In school zone cases, the Clerk shall collect the filing fee from the party which loses at trial.

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Fee

25

Applies to

Objection to magistrates decision

A $25 service fee is listed for an objection to a magistrate’s decision.

Objection to Magistrate’s Decision . . . . . . $ 25.00

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Fee

150

Applies to

Writ of execution or order of attachment for other personal property

A $150 deposit is required for a writ of execution or order of attachment involving other personal property.

(2) For other personal property . . . . . $ 150.00

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Fee

12

Applies to

Issuance of certificate of judgment

A $12 service fee is listed for issuance of a certificate of judgment.

Issuance of Certificate of Judgment . . . . . . $ 12.00

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Fee

10

Applies to

Subpoena

A $10 service fee is listed for a subpoena.

Subpoena . . . . . . . $ 10.00

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Fee

20

Applies to

Service by certified mail in excess of one defendant

A $20 service fee is listed for service by certified mail in excess of one defendant.

By Certified Mail in excess of one defendant . . . . $ 20.00

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Reasonable advertising, appraiser, and specified property-handling expenses shall be taxed as costs.

Reasonable costs of advertisement, appraiser fees, and expenses incurred in driving, towing, carting, storing, keeping, preserving and notices shall be taxed as costs.

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Applies to

Rental escrow action

Rental escrow actions are charged 1% of the deposits.

Rental Escrow Actions . . . . . . .1% of Deposits

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Fee

83

Applies to

Trusteeship

Trusteeships cost $83.

Trusteeships . . . . . . . . . .$ 83.00

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Fee

50

Applies to

Transfer of adjudicated judgment from another court

A $50 service fee is listed for transfer of an adjudicated judgment from another court.

Transfer of Adjudicated Judgment from another Court $ 50.00

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Fee

50

Applies to

Post judgment remedy

A $50 fee is listed for debtor exams, contempt show-cause motions, wage or bank garnishment, and writs of execution or attachment.

Debtor Exams: Motions to Show Cause in Contempt; Wage/*Bank Garnishment Writ of Execution/Attachment $ 50.00

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Fee

5

Applies to

Certified copy with seal

A $5 fee is listed for each certified copy with seal.

Certified copies with seal. (Each). . . . . . $ 5.00

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Registered Users must maintain an active electronic payment method or their ability to e-File will be suspended.

Registered Users are required to maintain a proper method for electronic payment through the e-Filing System. The failure to maintain an active electronic payment account will result in the suspension of the Registered User's ability to e-File.

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Applies to

School zone traffic camera case

If the plaintiff dismisses a school zone case, the plaintiff must pay the filing fee.

2) In the event the Plaintiff dismisses the school zone case, the Plaintiff shall pay the filing fee.

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Applies to

Motion to continue

A motion to continue a forcible entry and detainer case must be accompanied by the motion fee prescribed in the rules’ cost structure.

A motion to continue a forcible entry and detainer case shall be filed not less than three (3) days prior to the date of trial; shall be made in writing specifically setting forth the reason(s) for the request; and shall be accompanied by a motion fee as prescribed in the cost structure of these rules.

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Fee

5

Applies to

Traffic camera ticket

A $5 filing fee is assessed to the plaintiff for each traffic camera ticket filed with the Court.

Each traffic camera ticket mailed to a registered owner of a motor vehicle pursuant to ORC 4511.096(C) shall be filed with the Court in the general index file and a Five Dollar ($5.00) filing fee shall be assessed to the Plaintiff.

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Applies to

Counterclaim

A defendant filing a counterclaim exceeding $6,000 must pay the regular-docket filing fee.

In the event the defendant files a counterclaim in a sum in excess of $6,000.00, the filing fee for a regular docket filing shall apply.

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Applies to

Traffic camera ticket

The Plaintiff shall pay the filing fee for each traffic camera ticket filed pursuant to Section F of this rule. The filing fee for each ticket filed pursuant to Section F of this Rule shall be assessed to the Plaintiff and billed on a monthly basis.

The Plaintiff shall pay the filing fee for each traffic camera ticket filed pursuant to Section F of this rule. The filing fee for each ticket filed pursuant to Section F of this Rule shall be assessed to the Plaintiff and billed on a monthly basis.

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Applies to

Small claim complaint

A small-claim complaint must be submitted with the filing fee prescribed in the rules’ cost structure.

The form must be completed in its entirety, signed and delivered to the Clerk of Court together with a filing fee set forth in the cost structure of the rules.

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Fee

0.1

Applies to

Photocopy

10 + Photocopies . . . . . . . $ 0.10

10 + Photocopies . . . . . . . $ 0.10

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Fee

135

Applies to

Eviction action

Evictions for forcible entry and detainer cost $135, plus $20 for each additional defendant.

Evictions: Forceable Entry and Detainer $ 135.00* *$ 20.00 for each additional Defendant

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Fee

20

Applies to

Transfer of certificate of judgment

A $20 service fee is listed for transfer of a certificate of judgment.

Transfer of a Certificate of Judgment . . . . . . $ 20.00

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Fee

83

Applies to

12 point bmv appeal or limited driving privileges

A fee of $83 is listed for a 12 Point BMV appeal or limited driving privileges.

12 Point BMV Appeals or Limited Driving Privileges . . .$ 83.00

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Fee

400

Applies to

Jury demand

Civil jury demands require a $400 deposit accompanying the pleading; nonpayment waives the jury right, and the deposit is returned if the case settles before jury call or otherwise taxed as costs.

Security for Jury Demands (Civil Cases only) . . . . $ 400.00 Jury deposits shall accompany any pleading containing a jury demand. Failure to pay the jury deposit constitutes a waiver of the party’s right to a jury trial and shall be stricken. If the case is settled prior to jury call, the deposit shall be returned. If the case is not settled prior to jury call, the deposit shall be taxed as costs.

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Fee

10

Applies to

Alias service by regular mail

A $10 service fee is listed for alias service by regular mail.

By Alias Service – Regular Mail . . . . . $ 10.00

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Applies to

Forcible entry and detainer jury trial demand

A forcible-entry-and-detainer jury demand must be accompanied by the jury deposit prescribed in the cost structure.

Such filing shall be accompanied by a jury deposit as prescribed in the cost structure of these rules.

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Applies to

Traffic fines and costs

A person with a ticket marked “Mandatory Appearance” must appear in court and cannot use the online payment system.

If your traffic ticket was marked “Mandatory Appearance” by the officer, you must appear in court and cannot use this system to pay your fines or costs.

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Applies to

Civil jury trial demand

A civil jury-trial demand must be accompanied by the deposit specified in the rules’ cost structure.

All demands for jury trials in civil and criminal cases shall be made in writing and in civil cases shall be accompanied by the deposit set forth in the cost structure of these rules.

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Fee

20

Applies to

Additional defendant

A $20 service fee is listed for each additional defendant.

Additional Defendant (Each) $ 20.00

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Fee

30

Applies to

Writ of restitution

A $30 fee is listed for a writ of restitution.

Writ of Restitution . . . . . . . . . $ 30.00

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Fee

25

Applies to

Continuance motion

A motion for continuance must be accompanied by a $25 filing fee, subject to an exigent-circumstances exception that is incomplete in the provided text.

Motions for continuance shall be submitted in writing within seven (7) calendar days of a scheduled trial or hearing; said motion shall be accompanied by a $25.00 filing fee except in exigent

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Fee

25

Applies to

Notice of appeal

A $25 service fee is listed for a notice of appeal.

Notice of Appeal . . . . . . . . $ 25.00

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Fee

60

Applies to

Transfer to regular docket

A $60 service fee is listed for a transfer to the regular docket.

Transfer to Regular Docket $ 60.00

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Fee

10

Applies to

Exemplified seal or triple seal

A $10 fee is listed for each exemplified seal or triple seal.

Exemplified seal/triple seal (Each). . . . . . $ 10.00

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Fee

10

Applies to

Order and affidavit of financial status

A $10 fee is listed for an order and affidavit of financial status.

Order and Affidavit of Financial Status . . . . $ 10.00

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Fee

135

Applies to

Complaint

Complaints, including third-party complaints and complaints on cognovit notes, cost $135, plus $20 for each additional defendant.

Complaints: Third- Party Complaints; and Complaints on Cognovit Notes . $ 135.00* *$ 20.00 for each additional Defendant

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Fee

25

Applies to

Personal service

A $25 service fee is listed for personal service.

By Personal Service . . . . . . . $ 25.00

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Fee

11

Applies to

Request for hearing

When a Request for Hearing is filed, the plaintiff must pay an additional $11 fee, which the Clerk remits to the State of Ohio.

Upon the filing of a Request for Hearing pursuant to ORC 4511.098(A)(5) the Clerk shall generate a Case Number and assess a fee of $11.00 to be paid by the Plaintiff and remit the same to the State of Ohio pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1901.26(C). This fee is in addition to any other filing fee required by the Court.

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Fee

25

Applies to

Motion

A $25 service fee is listed for all motions.

All Motions . . . . . . . . . $ 25.00

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Applies to

Motion

A filing fee in accordance with the court’s cost structure must accompany each motion.

All motions shall be made in writing and accompanied by a written memorandum containing the arguments of counsel together with a filing fee in accordance with the court’s cost structure.

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Fee

20

Applies to

Garnishment release

A $20 fee is listed for a garnishment release.

Garnishment Release $ 20.00

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Applies to

Document

The clerk will not accept a document for filing without a filing fee or security for costs unless the court directs otherwise in writing.

The Clerk of the Girard Municipal Court shall not accept for filing any document without a filing fee or security for costs unless otherwise directed by the Court in writing.

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Fee

60

Applies to

Transfer to regular docket

Transferring a small-claim matter to the regular docket costs $60.

$ 60.00 Transfer to Regular Docket

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Applies to

School zone traffic camera ticket

If service of a school zone ticket fails within six months after filing, the plaintiff must pay the filing fee.

3) When service of the school zone ticket is not made on the Defendant within six (6) months from the date of filing of a ticket with the Clerk due to failure of service, the Plaintiff shall pay the filing fee.

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Applies to

Subpoena praecipe

A separate check or money order payable to the witness for the applicable attendance amount plus mileage must accompany the subpoena praecipe.

A separate check or money order payable to the perspective witness in the sum of $12 for a full day or $6 for a half day plus 10 cents per mile the witness is expected to travel to and from court shall accompany the precipe for subpoena.

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Fee

65

Applies to

Counterclaim or cross claim

Counterclaims and cross claims cost $65, plus $20 for each additional defendant.

Counterclaims and Cross Claims . . . . . . $ 65.00* *$ 20.00 Each Additional Defendant

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Fee

400

Applies to

Writ of execution or order of attachment for motor vehicle

A $400 deposit is required for a writ of execution or order of attachment involving a motor vehicle.

(1) For motor vehicle . . . . . . . $ 400.00

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Fee

15

Applies to

Satisfaction of judgment

A $15 fee is listed for a satisfaction of judgment.

Satisfaction of Judgment . . . . . . . . .$ 15.00

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Fee

75

Applies to

Small claim complaint or counterclaim

Small-claim complaints and counterclaims cost $75, plus $20 for each additional defendant.

Small Claim Complaints and Small Claim Counterclaims . . . $ 75.00* *$ 20.00 Each Additional Defendant

WARNING

Fee

9 $

Applies to

Victim of crime tax

The Victim of Crime Tax is $9.00.

Victim of Crime Tax . . . . . . . . $ 9.00