Morgan County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio Filing Fees and Waivers

CRITICAL

Fee

$3

Applies to

Transcript of proceedings

Before the court orders a transcript to be prepared, the ordering party must deposit $3 per page based on the Clerk’s estimated page count.

4. Any party ordering a transcript of proceedings in any case in any division of the court must deposit with the Clerk the sum of Three Dollars ($3.00) per page for the number of pages estimated by the Cleric in said transcript prior to the court ordering said transcript to be prepared.

CRITICAL

Fee

20 Dollars

An additional $20 court cost is charged when each criminal cause, civil action or proceeding, or judgment by confession is filed.

A. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2303.201(£) of the Revised Code, this court hereby assesses an additional court cost in the General Division, Domestic Relations Division, Juvenile Division and Probate Division of the Common Pleas Court of Morgan County, Ohio in the amount of Twenty DoJlars ($20.00) in addition to all other court costs currently being charged on the filing of each criminal cause, civil action or proceeding or judgment by confession.

CRITICAL

Fee

400

Applies to

Jury trial deposit

A party demanding a civil jury trial must deposit $400 at least two weeks before trial or the jury right is waived by all parties; any party may pay the deposit, and the case proceeds to a jury trial unless all parties or their attorneys waive it under Civil Rule 39(A).

Any party demanding a jury trial in a civil case ~lZ'Q?-;\~ shall, not later than two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled date of the trial, deposit with the Clerk of Courts the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) as a deoosit to cover expenses of impaneling the jury. In any civii case where a jury has been demanded by any party and the deposit has not been paid two (2) weeks prior to trial by at least one party pursuant to this rule, the right to a jury trial shall be deemed to have been waived by all parties and said trial shall proceed as . scheduled as a trial to the bench If any party, in~luding a party who did not demand a jury trial, pays the jury deposit required by this rule, and all parties or their attorneys of record do not waive a jury trial in accordance with the provisions of Civil Rule 39(A) of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, then the matter shall proceed to trial by a jury as scheduled.

CRITICAL

Fee

330

Applies to

Foreclosure complaint

A foreclosure complaint naming one to five defendants requires a $330 filing fee.

Foreclosure Complaint (1 - 5 Defendants)* ........................... .. 330.00

CRITICAL

Fee

25

Applies to

Preliminary judicial report filing

In all cases involving tax foreclosure brought by the prosecuting attorney there shall be charged an additional fee of $25.00 upon the filing of a preliminary judicial report by the prosecuting attorney. The additional $25.00 fee shall be payable to the county recorder for deposit in the supplies account maintained by the county auditor for the benefit of the county recorder.

In all cases involving tax foreclosure brought by the prosecuting attorney there shall be charged an additional fee of $25.00 upon the filing of a preliminary judicial report by the prosecuting attorney. The additional $25.00 fee shall be payable to the county recorder for deposit in the supplies account maintained by the county auditor for the benefit of the county recorder.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Transcript

The person requesting a transcript must pay its transcription cost, except in criminal cases involving indigent defendants.

Except in criminal cases involving indigent Defendants, payment for the cost of transcription shall be borne by the person requesting the transcript.

CRITICAL

Fee

$400

Applies to

Jury deposit

Civil jury trials require a $400 deposit filed by the final pre-trial; failure to pay means no jury will be summoned and waives the jury-trial right, though a person without funds may petition for a waiver.

In civil cases, an advance "deposit" of four hundred dollars ($400) shall be assessed. The deposit shall be filed with the clerk at the time of the final pre-trial. In the event the deposit is not made, no jury will be summoned and the failure to make said deposit shall be deemed a waiver of any right to trial by jury at any subsequent time. A person without funds to pay a deposit may petition the Court for a waiver of the jury deposit requirement.

CRITICAL

Court business is conducted by cash, check, or money order; debit and credit cards are not accepted, and the Court may refuse personal checks from non-attorneys.

The business of the Court shall be conducted on a cash, check or money order basis. The Court does not accept debit cards or credit cards and reserves the option of refusing non-attorney personal checks.

CRITICAL

Fee

120

Applies to

Execution

An execution requires a $120 fee.

Execution ........................................................................... . 120.00

CRITICAL

Fee

5

Applies to

Notice of intention to move

A $5 payment to the Clerk of the Court is required to cover copying, docketing, and mailing the notice.

d. payment to the Clerk of the Court in which the decree is filed the sum of five dollars ($5.00) to cover the costs of copying, docketing, and mailing the notice

CRITICAL

Fee

30

Applies to

Civil and foreclosure complaints

For civil and foreclosure complaints with more than five defendants, add $30 for each defendant after the fifth.

• For Civil and Foreclosure Complaints with more than 5 Defendants, add $30.00 per Defendant for each Defendant after 5.

CRITICAL

Fee

150

Applies to

Order of sale deposit

An order of sale deposit of $150 is collected.

Order of Sale Deposit........................................................... 150.00

CRITICAL

Fee

33

Applies to

File certificate of judgment

Filing a certificate of judgment costs $33.

File Certificate of Judgment ................................................ .. 33.00

CRITICAL

Fee

6 dollars

Applies to

Case

The Legal Research Fee is $6 per criminal, civil, and domestic relations case, increased from $3 effective January 1, 2014.

In each ~ criminal, civil, and domestic relations case, the Clerk of Courts shall increase ...._,J the Legal Research Fee from the current fee of Three Dollars ($3.00) to Six Dollars ($6.00).

CRITICAL

Fee

150

Applies to

Order of sale deposit

An order-of-sale deposit of $150 is required.

Order of Sale Deposit ......................................................... .. 150.00

CRITICAL

Fee

240

A one-time $240 probation supervision fee is assessed for each individual placed on probation.

Said order is being amended to assess a onetime fee of $240. 00 on each individual placed on probation.

CRITICAL

Fee

500

Applies to

Publication deposit

A publication deposit of $500 is required.

Publication Deposit ............................................................. . 500.00

CRITICAL

Applies to

Adoption initial filing

A court cost deposit must be paid when the initial filing is made in an adoption case.

(E) In all adoption cases, Court cost deposit is required to be paid at the time of the initial filing.

CRITICAL

Fee

28

Applies to

Filing will of record without administration

Filing a will of record without administration requires a minimum deposit of $28.

Certain filings in this Court only will be accepted when submitted with the following minimum deposit amounts: (10) Filing Will of Record with no administration $28.00

CRITICAL

Fee

25

Applies to

Tax foreclosure or collection suit or counter cross claim

A $25 fee is charged upon filing a tax foreclosure or collection suit, or a counter/cross claim to foreclose or collect delinquent taxes, when the County is represented by the Prosecuting Attorney.

In all cases involving tax foreclosure wherein the County is represented by the Prosecuting Attorney there shall be charged an additional fee of $25.00 upon the filing of a tax foreclosure or collection suit or the filing of a counter/cross claim to foreclose or collect delinquent taxes. The additional $25.00 fee shall be payable to the County Recorder for deposit in the a separate fund established by the County Auditor.

CRITICAL

Fee

120

Applies to

Answer cross complaint or counterclaim

An answer, cross-complaint, or counterclaim requires a $120 filing fee.

Answer/Cross Complaint or Counter-Claim .......................... . 120.00

CRITICAL

Applies to

Application for appointment of adoption assessor

The petitioner agrees to include the assessor’s reasonable compensation and mileage in the court deposit.

The Petitioner agrees to pay the Assessor reasonable compensation of _________ plus mileage for this service as part of the deposit to this Court.

CRITICAL

Fee

250

Applies to

Petition for adoption

A petition for adoption requires a minimum deposit of $250.

Certain filings in this Court only will be accepted when submitted with the following minimum deposit amounts: (3) Petition for Adoption (Minor or Adult) $250.00

CRITICAL

Fee

120

Applies to

Post decree motion

A post-decree motion requires a $120 filing fee.

Post-Decree Motion ............................................................... . 120.00

CRITICAL

Fee

$10

Applies to

Excess party service of process

An additional, non-refundable $10 court cost per party served beyond five must be paid to the Clerk in each case.

3. In addition to the filing fee set forth in Paragraph 2 of this order, an additional court cost of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per party shall be paid to the Clerk for each party to he served in excess of five parties in each case. This cost is non-refundable and shall be applied to the budget of the Clerk for excess court costs.

CRITICAL

Fee

120

Applies to

Execution

An execution has a $120 fee.

Execution .................................................................... ........... 120.00

CRITICAL

Fee

250

Applies to

Complaint for civil action including land sales

A complaint for civil action, including land sales, requires a minimum deposit of $250.

Certain filings in this Court only will be accepted when submitted with the following minimum deposit amounts: (6) Complaint for Civil Action including land sales $250.00

CRITICAL

Fee

1

Applies to

Certified copy

A certified copy costs $1.

Certified Copy ....................................................................... . 1.00

CRITICAL

Applies to

Name change publication request

The name-change applicant must pay the publication cost when filing the request.

The applicant is responsible for paying for the cost of publication at the time of filing the request.

CRITICAL

Fee

400

Applies to

Juzy deposit

A deposit labeled “Juzy Deposit” of $400 is collected.

Juzy Deposit......................................................................... 400.00

CRITICAL

Fee

225

Applies to

Divorce or dissolution with minor children

A divorce or dissolution with minor children has a $225 filing fee.

Divorce/Dissolution (with minor children) .............................. 225.00

CRITICAL

Fee

5 dollars

Applies to

Written notice of intention to move

pay to the Clerk of the Court in which the decree is filed the sum of five dollars ($5.00) to cover the costs of copying, docketing, and mailing the notice

pay to the Clerk of the Court in which the decree is filed the sum of five dollars ($5.00) to cover the costs of copying, docketing, and mailing the notice

CRITICAL

Applies to

Court proceeding deposit

Deposits for court proceedings must follow the Court’s Fee Schedule in effect on the filing date.

All deposits for court proceedings shall be in accordance with the Court’s Fee Schedule in effect on the date of filing of the pleading.

CRITICAL

Fee

30

Applies to

Civil or foreclosure complaint

For a civil or foreclosure complaint with more than five defendants, add $30 for each defendant after the fifth.

• For Civil and Foreclosure Complaints with more than 5 Defendants, add $30.00 per Defendant for each Defe~t"after 5.

CRITICAL

If required cost security is not provided after reasonable notice, the court must dismiss the action before judgment or the proceeding after judgment.

If such security is not given after reasonable notice, the court shall dismiss the action, if before judgment, or shall dismiss the proceeding, if after judgment.

CRITICAL

Fee

20

A $20 court cost is assessed in each traffic case except seat belt violations and in every civil case, including post-judgment collection efforts.

Said order assesses the sum of $20.00, as court cost, to each traffic case (except seat belt violations) as well as $20.00 on every civil case, including post-judgment collection efforts .

CRITICAL

Fee

$10

Applies to

Continuance

A $10 court cost is assessed to the party requesting each continuance and is payable as costs at the conclusion of the case.

I. For all continuances filed in any division of the Common Pleas Court of Morgan County, there is hereby assessed an additional court cost of $10.00 per continuance, said amount assessed to the party requesting said continuance and to be paid as costs at the conclusion of the case.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Initial adoption filing

An adoption case court-cost deposit must be paid when the initial filing is made.

In all adoption cases, Court cost deposit is required to be paid at the time of the initial filing.

CRITICAL

Fee

225

Applies to

Divorce dissolution with minor children

A divorce or dissolution with minor children requires a $225 filing fee.

Divorce/Dissolution (with minor children) ............................. . 225.00

CRITICAL

Applies to

Judicial report

If someone other than the prosecuting attorney prepares the preliminary and final judicial reports, their actual cost is billed as costs as provided by law.

In the event the preliminary and final judicial reports are prepared by someone other than the prosecuting attorney the actual cost thereof shall be billed as costs as provided by law.

CRITICAL

Fee

120

Applies to

Answer cross complaint or counter claim

An answer, cross complaint, or counter-claim has a $120 fee.

Answer/Cross Complaint or Counter-Claim........................... 120.00

CRITICAL

Applies to

Copy of electronically recorded proceeding

The party requesting copies of electronically recorded proceedings or portions of them must bear the expense as provided by law.

The expense of copies of electronically recorded transcripts of proceedings or such portions as are deemed necessary by a party, shall be borne by the party requesting as provided by law.

CRITICAL

Fee

400 dollars

Applies to

Jury trial deposit

A party demanding a jury trial in a civil case must deposit $400 with the Clerk to cover jury-impaneling expenses.

Any party demanding a jury trial in a civil case ~ll:oz';\.• shall, not later than two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled date of the trial, deposit with the Clerk of Courts the· sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) as a deposit to cover expenses of impaneling the jury.

CRITICAL

Deposits for court proceedings must follow the Court's Fee Schedule in effect on the date the pleading is filed.

All deposits for court proceedings shall be in accordance with the Court's Fee Schedule in effect on the date of filing of the pleading.

CRITICAL

Fee

28

Applies to

Civil release of judgment

A civil release of judgment costs $28.

Civil Release of Judgment..................................................... 28.00

CRITICAL

Fee

44

Applies to

Marriage license

A marriage license requires a minimum deposit of $44.

Certain filings in this Court only will be accepted when submitted with the following minimum deposit amounts: (9) Marriage License $44.00

CRITICAL

Failure to provide the required security after reasonable notice may result in dismissal, but the presiding judge may waive an advance deposit upon evidence of inability to pay.

such security is not given after reasonable notice, the Court shall dismiss the action, if before judgment, or shall dismiss the proceeding, if after judgment. At the discretion of the presiding judge, the Court may waive any advance deposit requirement upon the presentation of an affidavit or other evidence that established that a party is unable to make the required deposit.

CRITICAL

Fee

5

Applies to

Prepare certificate of judgment

Preparing a certificate of judgment costs $5.

Prepare Certificate of Judgment............................................ 5.00

CRITICAL

Applies to

Subpoena

The applicable witness fees must be deposited before the Court issues a subpoena.

Before issuing a subpoena, the Court requires the deposit of the applicable witness fees.

CRITICAL

Fee

120

Applies to

Post decree motion

A post-decree motion has a $120 fee.

Post-Decree Motion.............................................................. 120.00

CRITICAL

Fee

400

Applies to

Jury deposit

A jury deposit of $400 is required.

Jury Deposit .......................................................................................... . 400.00

CRITICAL

Fee

150 Dollars

Applies to

Mortgage foreclosure action

Each mortgage foreclosure case is charged an additional $150 fee on top of regular fees.

1. In all cases involving mortgage foreclosure actions, the Clerk of Courts shall charge an additional fee of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per case in addition to regular fees charged for other cases to be applied to the budget of the Clerk for excess clerk expenses.

CRITICAL

Fee

150

Applies to

Home investigation

A home investigation has a $150 fee.

Home Investigation .. .. .. .. . . .. . . . ... . ... .. .. .... . . . .. .. . ... .. . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 150.00

CRITICAL

Fee

75

Applies to

Tax foreclosure or collection suit or counter cross claim

A $75 fee is charged upon filing a tax foreclosure or collection suit, or a counter/cross claim to foreclose or collect delinquent taxes, when the County is represented by the Prosecuting Attorney.

In all cases involving tax foreclosure wherein the County is represented by the Prosecuting Attorney there shall be charged an additional fee of $75.00 upon the filing of a tax foreclosure or collection suit or the filing of a counter/cross claim to foreclose or collect delinquent taxes. Said sums shall be payable directly to the prosecuting attorney for deposit in the delinquent tax collection fund maintained by the auditor for the benefit of the offices of the Prosecuting Attorney and Treasurer.

CRITICAL

Fee

25

Applies to

Final judicial report filing

A $25 fee is charged when the prosecuting attorney files a final judicial report in a tax foreclosure case.

an additional $25.00 upon the filing of a final judicial report by the prosecuting attorney.

CRITICAL

Fee

93

Applies to

Filing foreign will or record

Filing a foreign will or record requires a minimum deposit of $93 plus $1 per page.

Certain filings in this Court only will be accepted when submitted with the following minimum deposit amounts: (8) Filing Foreign Will or Record $93.00 + $1.00 per page

CRITICAL

Fee

250

Applies to

Application for appointment of fiduciary

An application for appointment of a fiduciary requires a minimum deposit of $250.

Certain filings in this Court only will be accepted when submitted with the following minimum deposit amounts: (1) Application for Appointment of Fiduciary (Full, Release or Summary) $250.00

CRITICAL

Fee

50

Applies to

Preliminary judicial report filing

A $50 fee is charged when the prosecuting attorney files a preliminary judicial report in a tax foreclosure case.

In all cases involving tax foreclosure brought by the prosecuting attorney there shall be charged an additional fee of $50.00 upon the filing of a preliminary judicial report by the prosecuting attorney

CRITICAL

If a civil or criminal matter settles on the trial date, jury costs are assessed to the requesting party; when multiple trials are set that day, costs go to the last trial resolved and include transportation for requested views.

If any civil or criminal matter is settled on the day of trial, all lawful jury costs shall be assessed against the party who requested the jury. In cases where multiple trials are set for the same date, jury costs shall be assessed to the last trial resolved on that date. Costs shall also include transportation arrangements made for views requested.

CRITICAL

Fee

28

Applies to

Authentication of proceeding for filing in another jurisdiction

Authentication of a proceeding for filing in another jurisdiction requires a minimum deposit of $28.

Certain filings in this Court only will be accepted when submitted with the following minimum deposit amounts: (11) Authentication of a proceeding for filing in another jurisdiction $28.00

CRITICAL

Fee

28

Applies to

Authentication of proceeding for filing in another jurisdiction

Authentication of a proceeding for filing in another jurisdiction requires a minimum deposit of $28.

(11) Authentication of a proceeding for filing in another jurisdiction $ 28.00

CRITICAL

Fee

120

Applies to

Garnishment

A garnishment has a $120 fee.

Garnishment........................................................................ 120.00

CRITICAL

Normal filing fees apply, payments are collected by credit card when processed, and the Court may assess a credit-card surcharge.

The Court shall assess normal filing fees and case payments will be collected via user credit card at the time the filing is processed. Pursuant to §301.28(E) and (F) of the Ohio Revised Code, a surcharge for credit card use may be assessed in an amount to be determined by the Court.

CRITICAL

Court business is conducted by cash, check, or money order; debit and credit cards are not accepted, and the court may refuse personal checks from non-attorneys.

The business of the Court shall be conducted on a cash, check or money order basis. The Court does not accept debit cards or credit cards and reserves the option of refusing non-attorney personal checks.

CRITICAL

Fee

44

Applies to

Marriage license

A marriage license requires a minimum deposit of $44.

(9) Marriage License $ 44.00

CRITICAL

Fee

25

A $25 fee is charged for each dishonored check returned unpaid, and the court may increase the fee to cover costs that accrue in the case.

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1319.16, the Morgan County Court establishes, by this Rule, a $25.00 fee for any check dishonored and returned unpaid. This Court may require said fee to be increased from time to time so as to secure all costs that may accrue in the case.

CRITICAL

Fee

150

Applies to

Minor settlement

A minor’s settlement requires a minimum deposit of $150.

Certain filings in this Court only will be accepted when submitted with the following minimum deposit amounts: (7) Minor’s Settlement $150.00

CRITICAL

Fee

250

Applies to

Application for appointment of guardian

An application for appointment of a guardian requires a minimum deposit of $250.

Certain filings in this Court only will be accepted when submitted with the following minimum deposit amounts: (2) Application for Appointment of Guardian (Minor or Incompetent) $250.00

CRITICAL

Fee

180

Applies to

Civil complaint

A civil complaint naming one to five defendants requires a $180 filing fee.

Civil Complaint (1 - 5 Defendants)* .. .... ... . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . .... . .. .. . .. .... $180.00

CRITICAL

Fee

10

Applies to

Claim against estate

A $10 fee is due when each claim against an estate is filed.

The fee for filing a claim against an estate is $10.00 for each claim and shall be due at the time of the filing.

CRITICAL

Fee

$300

Applies to

Jury trial demand

All persons dem~nding jury trials in civil cases shall, no later than one week prior to the scheduled date of the trial, deposit with the Clerk of Courts the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for a deposit to covet expenses of impaneling the jury. In any civil case where a jury has been demanded and the deposit has not been paid one week ·p~ior to trial, the party not depositing funds pursuant to this rule shall be deemed to have waived his right to trial by jury and said trial shall proceed as scheduled as a trial to the bench.

All persons dem~nding jury trials in civil cases shall, no later than one week prior to the scheduled date of the trial, deposit with the Clerk of Courts the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for a deposit to covet expenses of impaneling the jury. In any civil case where a jury has been demanded and the deposit has not been paid one week ·p~ior to trial, the party not depositing funds pursuant to this rule shall be deemed to have waived his right to trial by jury and said trial shall proceed as scheduled as a trial to the bench.

CRITICAL

Fee

150

Applies to

Praecipe for Order of Sale

In mortgage foreclosure cases, the plaintiff's attorney must deposit $150 with the Praecipe for Order of Sale; the Clerk pays it to the appraisers or, if the property is not appraised, applies it to court costs and refunds any overage.

In all mortgage foreclosure cases, Plaintiff's attorney shall deposit with the Clerk of Courts a deposit of $150.00 with the Praecipe for Order of Sale. Said deposit shall be held by the Clerk and paid directly to the appraisers when the Land Appraisement forms are filed by the appraisers and County Sheriff. In the event the real estate is not appraised, the Clerk shall apply the $150.00 deposit to any outstanding court costs associated with said mortgage foreclosure and refund to Plaintiff's attorney any overages.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Alternate recording method request

The party requesting an alternate recording method must bear its expense and pay the Clerk an advance deposit sufficient to secure those expenses.

Such alternate method of recoruing shall be at the expense of the party so requesting and shall be provided upon the payment of a deposit, in advance, to the Clerk in an amount sufficient to secure expenses.

CRITICAL

Fee

250

Applies to

Establishment of testamentary trust

An establishment of testamentary trust must be submitted with a minimum deposit of $250.

(5) Establishment of Testamentary Trust $ 250.00

CRITICAL

Fee

10

A $10 computerization fee is charged for the specified judgment certificates, execution aids, and petitions concerning judgments.

and there shall be charged in each cause of action or appeal, on the filing, docketing and endorsing of each certificate of j udgment or on the docketing and indexing of each aid in execution or petition to vacate, revive or modify a judgment a fee of $10 . 00 for computeriza ­tion of the office of the Clerk of the County Court.

CRITICAL

Jury-summoning costs are assessed against the party requesting trial, unless that party is acquitted or otherwise exonerated at trial.

Those costs associated with the summoning of a jury shall be assessed against the party requesting the trial, unless acquitted or otherwise exonerated by trial.

CRITICAL

Fee

500

Applies to

Publication deposit

A publication deposit of $500 is collected.

Publication Deposit.............................................................. 500.00

CRITICAL

Applies to

Application to enter safe deposit box

Unless the commissioner waives compensation in writing when the application is made, a Court-established fee is payable to the commissioner when the report is filed and collected as costs when the application is filed.

Unless the commissioner waives compensation in writing at the time of the application, in addition to the Court’s filing fees, a fee established by the Court shall be payable to the commissioner upon filing of the report and shall be collected as costs upon filing of the application.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Filing

In matters requiring a deposit, the fiduciary or plaintiff must maintain a positive balance, and the person filing must pay the filing cost or provide an additional deposit when funds are insufficient.

In all decedents’ estates, civil actions, and other matters requiring a deposit, the fiduciary or plaintiff shall be required to maintain a positive balance in the deposit account. If filings are presented to the court in cases with insufficient funds on deposit, the individual responsible for the filing shall pay the cost of the filing or tender an additional deposit before the filings will be accepted.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Subpoena witness fees

Applicable witness fees must be deposited before a subpoena issues, and witness fees may be requested by the end of the next business day after the hearing concludes.

Before issuing a subpoena, the Court requires the deposit of the applicable witness fees. Witness fees may be requested by the end of the next business day following the conclusion of the hearing for which the subpoena was

CRITICAL

Fee

5

Applies to

Prepare certificate of judgment

Preparing a certificate of judgment costs $5.

Prepare Certificate of Judgment ........................................... . 5.00

CRITICAL

Fee

250

Applies to

Complaint for civil action including land sales

A complaint for civil action, including land sales, must be submitted with a minimum deposit of $250.

(6) Complaint for Civil Action including land sales $ 250.00

CRITICAL

Applies to

Alternate recording request

The party requesting alternate recording must bear its expense and pay an advance deposit to the Clerk sufficient to secure the costs.

Such alternate method of recording shall be at the expense of the party so requesting and shall be provided upon the payment of a deposit, in advance, to the Clerk in an amount sufficient to secure expenses •

CRITICAL

Fee

330

Applies to

Foreclosure complaint

A foreclosure complaint naming one to five defendants has a $330 filing fee.

Foreclosure Complaint (1 - 5 Defendants)*............................. 330.00

CRITICAL

Fee

3

A $3 computerized legal research fee is charged in each cause of action or appeal.

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1 907.261 there shall be charged in each cause of action or appeal a fee of $3.00 for computerized legal research

CRITICAL

Fee

120

Applies to

Garnishment

A garnishment requires a $120 fee.

Garnishment ...................................................................... . 120.00

CRITICAL

Fee

250

Applies to

Application for appointment of fiduciary full release or summary

An application for appointment of a fiduciary (full, release, or summary) must be submitted with a minimum deposit of $250.

(I) Application for Appointment of Fiduciary (Full, Release or Summary) $ 250.00

CRITICAL

Applies to

Final or distributive account

All court costs must be paid before a final or distributive account may be approved.

Pursuant to SUP.R. 64(E), a final or distributive account shall not be approved until all court costs have been paid.

CRITICAL

Fee

180

Applies to

Civil complaint

A civil complaint naming one to five defendants has a $180 filing fee.

Civil Complaint (1 - 5 Defendants)* ........................................ $180.00

CRITICAL

Fee

150

Applies to

Minor s settlement

A minor's settlement must be submitted with a minimum deposit of $150.

(7) Minor's Settlement $150.00

CRITICAL

Fee

$10

Applies to

Claim against estate

A $10 fee is due when each claim against an estate is filed.

The fee for filing a claim against an estate is $ 10.00 for each claim and shall be due at the time of the filing.

CRITICAL

Fee

250

Applies to

Application for change of name

An application for change of name requires a minimum deposit of $250.

Certain filings in this Court only will be accepted when submitted with the following minimum deposit amounts: (4) Application for Change of Name $250.00

CRITICAL

Applies to

Filing

When a required deposit has insufficient funds, the person responsible for the filing must pay its cost or tender an additional deposit.

If filings are presented to the comi in cases with insufficient funds on deposit, the individual responsible for the filing shall pay the cost of the filing or tender an additional deposit before the filings will be accepted.

CRITICAL

Fee

250

Applies to

Application for appointment of guardian minor or incompetent

An application for appointment of a guardian for a minor or incompetent person must be submitted with a minimum deposit of $250.

(2) Application for Appointment of Guardian (Minor or Incompetent) $250.00

CRITICAL

Fee

28

Applies to

Civil release of judgment

A civil release of judgment costs $28.

Civil Release of Judgment .................................................... . 28.00

CRITICAL

Fee

500 $

Applies to

Publication deposit

In civil and domestic cases requiring publication, the plaintiff's attorney must deposit $500 with the Clerk, who applies it to publication costs and outstanding court costs or refunds any overage.

NOW THEREFORE, be it the Order of this Court as follows: In all civil and domestic cases requiring publication, Plaintiff's attorney shall deposit with the Clerk of Courts the amount of $500.00. Said deposit shall be held by the Clerk and paid directly to the appropriate newspaper when the Proof of Publication is filed with the Court. In the event that the publication does not occur, or in the event the deposit exceeds the actual cost of the publication, the Clerk shall apply the deposit, or the balance of the deposit remaining, to any outstanding court costs associated with said case. The Clerk shall refJ,m:d-to Plaintiff's / attorney any remaining overages.

CRITICAL

Fee

1

Applies to

Certified copy

A certified copy costs $1.

Certified Copy ....................................................................... . 1.00

CRITICAL

Fee

200

Applies to

Divorce or dissolution without minor children

A divorce or dissolution without minor children has a $200 filing fee.

Divorce/Dissolution (with no minor children) ......................... 200.00

CRITICAL

Fee

150

Applies to

Home investigation

A home investigation requires a $150 fee.

Home Investigation ............................................................... . 150.00

CRITICAL

Fee

33

Applies to

File certificate of judgment

Filing a certificate of judgment costs $33.

File Certificate of Judgment ................................................ .. 33.00

CRITICAL

Applies to

Application to enter safe deposit box

Unless the commissioner waives compensation in writing when the application is filed, a court-established fee is payable to the commissioner upon filing the report and is collected as a cost upon filing the application.

Unless the commissioner waives compensation in writing at the time of the application, in addition to the Court's filing fees, a fee established by the Court shall be payable to the commissioner upon filing of the report and shall be collected as costs upon filing of the application.

CRITICAL

Fee

38

Applies to

State of ohio release of judgment

A State of Ohio release of judgment costs $38.

State of Ohio Release of Judgment ...................................... .. 38.00

CRITICAL

Fee

250

Applies to

Application for change of name

An application for change of name must be submitted with a minimum deposit of $250.

(4) Application for Change of Name $ 250.00

CRITICAL

Fee

40 dollars

Applies to

Criminal causes civil actions proceedings or judgments by confession

An additional $20 fee is assessed, bringing the total to $40 per case for criminal causes, civil actions or proceedings, and judgments by confession, beginning January 1, 2014.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2303.201(£) of the Revised Code, this Court hereby ORDERS, in conjunction with the above fee, an additional fee of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) be assessed on all criminal causes, civil actions or proceedings, or judgments by confession, for a total of Forty Dollars ($40.00) per case to be deposited into the Genera! Special Projects Fund of the County Treasury. Said funds shaJl not be disbursed except upon order of the Court. The Clerks of each division shall begin assessing this additional court cost, effective January 1, 2014.

CRITICAL

Fee

50

Applies to

Expungement

Expungement requires a $50 fee, plus costs.

Expungement (plus costs) .................................................... . 50.00

CRITICAL

Fee

250

Applies to

Establishment of testamentary trust

Establishment of a testamentary trust requires a minimum deposit of $250.

Certain filings in this Court only will be accepted when submitted with the following minimum deposit amounts: (5) Establishment of Testamentary Trust $250.00

CRITICAL

Fee

28

Applies to

Filing will of record with no administration

Filing a will of record with no administration requires a minimum deposit of $28.

(IO) Filing Will of Record with no administration $ 28.00

CRITICAL

Fee

200

Applies to

Divorce dissolution without minor children

A divorce or dissolution with no minor children requires a $200 filing fee.

Divorce/ Dissolution (with no minor children} ........................ . 200.00

CRITICAL

Fee

20 dollars

Applies to

Case

The Computerization/Tech Fee is $20 per case, increased from $10 effective January 1, 2014.

In addition, the Clerk of Courts shall increase the Computerization/Tech I<'ee from the current fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00) to Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per case.

CRITICAL

All court costs must be paid before a final or distributive account may be approved.

(E) Pursuant to SUP.R. 64(E), a final or distributive account shall not be approved until all court costs have been paid.

CRITICAL

Fee

250

Applies to

Petition for adoption minor or adult

A petition for adoption of a minor or adult must be submitted with a minimum deposit of $250.

(3) Petition for Adoption (Minor or Adult) $ 250.00

CRITICAL

Fee

$20

Applies to

Complaint counterclaim third party complaint or cross claim

A person filing a complaint, counterclaim, third-party complaint, or cross-claim requiring service must pay $20 per party served beyond five, plus any additional amount the Clerk requires to cover service costs.

2. In all cases involving multiple parties, any person filing any complaint, counterclaim, third party complaint, or cross-claim, requiring service of process, shall pay an additional filing fee of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per party for each party in excess of five (5) parties to he served in that case. In the event that the aforesaid additional fee does not cover all costs required to be advanced by the Clerk, the Clerk shall require sufficient extra costs to cover fees for service of process.

CRITICAL

Fee

38

Applies to

State of ohio release of judgment

A State of Ohio release of judgment costs $38.

State of Ohio Release of Judgment ...................................... .. 38.00

CRITICAL

Fee

93

Applies to

Filing foreign will or record

Filing a foreign will or record requires a minimum deposit of $93 plus $1 per page.

(8) Filing Foreign Will or Record $ 93.00 + $1.00 per page

CRITICAL

Fee

50

Applies to

Expungement

Expungement has a $50 fee, plus costs.

Expungement (plus costs) ..................................................... 50.00

CRITICAL

Applies to

Name change publication request

The applicant must pay the publication cost when filing the name-change request.

The applicant is responsible for paying for the cost of publication at the time of filing the request.

WARNING

Applies to

Guardianship application

Pursuant to R.C. 2111.031 and in addition to the basic cost deposit, the Court may require an Applicant for a guardianship to make an advance cost deposit in an amount the Court determines necessary (a) to defray the anticipated costs of examinations of an alleged incompetent, and (b) to cover the fees and costs to be incurred to assist the Court in deciding whether a guardianship is necessary.

Pursuant to R.C. 2111.031 and in addition to the basic cost deposit, the Court may require an Applicant for a guardianship to make an advance cost deposit in an amount the Court determines necessary (a) to defray the anticipated costs of examinations of an alleged incompetent, and (b) to cover the fees and costs to be incurred to assist the Court in deciding whether a guardianship is necessary.

WARNING

All costs and deposits must be delivered to and disbursed by the clerk.

All costs and deposits shall be delivered to and disbursed by the clerk.

WARNING

Applies to

New criminal proceeding

The Court must collect the additional costs required by the cited statutes in each new criminal proceeding.

The County Court shall collect the sum as required, for additional costs in each new criminal proceeding as mandated by Ohio Revised Code 2743.70 and 2949. 091.

WARNING

Fee

3

Applies to

Cause of action or appeal

A $3 fee for computerized legal research is charged in each cause of action or appeal.

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1907.261, there shall be charged in each cause of action or appeal a fee of $3.00 for computerized legal research

WARNING

Fee

20

Applies to

Probation supervision

A $20.00 monthly probation supervision fee is assessed for each month an individual remains on probation, through official release.

Said order assesses the sum of $20.00 per month for each month on each individual placed on probation until which time they are officially released from probation.

WARNING

Publication charges may be assessed as costs, and the Court may require an advance deposit for anticipated publication costs.

These publication charges may be charged as costs, and the Court may require an advance deposit of costs to cover anticipated costs of publication.

WARNING

Fee

2

Applies to

Certified public record copy

Certifying a copy of a public record costs $2.00 per page.

The fee for certifying a copy of any public record is $ 2.00 per page.

WARNING

Fee

0.05

Applies to

Public record copy

The first 20 pages of requested public-record copies are free; each additional page costs $0.05, due upon receipt.

Copies of any public record may be obtained. The first twenty (20) pages requested will be provided at no cost. Every page requested in excess of twenty (20) pages shall be provided at the rate of five ( $ 0.05) cents per page, the sum of which shall be due upon receipt.

WARNING

The Court may require an additional costs deposit for commercial carrier service.

The Court may require additional costs deposit to cover the costs of the commercial carrier service.

WARNING

The Court may require an additional costs deposit for express mail service.

(The Court may require an additional costs deposit to cover the costs of the express mail service.)

WARNING

Applies to

Appellate transcript

A party requesting an appellate transcript must arrange for a certified court reporter or court-approved transcriber and generally bears the transcription cost, except in criminal cases involving indigent defendants.

1. A written record of proceedings in any case on appeal may be transcribed at the request of any party who shall be responsible for contracting for said transcription by a certified court reporter or other transcriber approved by the court. 2. Except in criminal cases involving indigent Defendants, payment for the cost of transcription shall be borne by the person requesting the transcript.

WARNING

Applies to

Publication cost deposit

The Court may require the requestor to make an additional deposit for publication costs.

The Court may require an additional cost deposit be made by the requestor to cover the publication costs.

WARNING

Applies to

Guardianship application

The Court may require a guardianship applicant to make an additional advance cost deposit in an amount the Court determines necessary.

Pursuant to R.C. 2111.031 and in addition to the basic cost deposit, the Court may require an Applicant for a guardianship to make an advance cost deposit in an amount the Court determines necessary (a) to defray the anticipated costs of examinations of an alleged incompetent, and (b) to cover the fees and costs to be incurred to assist the Court in deciding whether a guardianship is necessary.

WARNING

Fees and costs are governed by court order.

Fees and costs shall be as prescribed by the court by court order.

WARNING

At the end of a case, a depositor’s remaining cost-deposit balance below $10 is transferred to the Morgan County Indigent Guardianship Fund.

At the conclusion of a case, if the remaining cost deposit balance for any depositor, is less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) it shall be transferred to the Morgan County Indigent Guardianship Fund.

WARNING

The Court may require the requestor to make an additional deposit to cover publication costs.

The Court may require an additional cost deposit be made by the requestor to cover the publication costs.

WARNING

Fee

3

Applies to

Cause of action or appeal

A $3.00 computerized legal research fee is charged in each cause of action or appeal.

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1907.261 there shall be charged in each cause of action or appeal a fee of $3. 00 for computerized legal research

WARNING

Fee

400 dollars

Applies to

Jury trial deposit

Any party, including one who did not demand a jury, may pay the required deposit; the case proceeds to a jury trial unless all parties or their attorneys waive it under Civil Rule 39(A).

If any party, inuluding a party who did not demand a jury trial, pays the jury deposit required by this rule, and all parties or their attorneys of record do not waive a jury trial in accordance with the provisions of Civil Rule 39(A) of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, then the matter shall p~oceed to trial by a jury as scheduled.

WARNING

Applies to

Criminal jury trial

No deposit is required for a criminal jury trial.

No deposit for criminal jury trial is required.

WARNING

On an opposing party's motion or a court officer's request, the court may increase an insufficient deposit from time to time to secure accruing costs.

On Motion of the opposing party or at the request of the officer of the court, and if satisfied that the deposit specified is insufficient, the court may require said deposit to be increased from time to time so as to secure all costs that may accrue in the cause.

WARNING

Applies to

New civil or small claim action or proceeding

The County Court collects the required additional-cost amount in each new civil or small claim action or proceeding for legal-aid assistance.

The County Court shall collect the sum as required, for additional costs in each new civil and small claim action or proceeding for the charitable public purpose of providing financial assistance to legal aid societies that operate within the state.

WARNING

Fee

10

Applies to

Certificate of judgment; aid in execution; petition to vacate revive or modify judgment

A $10.00 computerization fee is charged for the specified certificate-of-judgment, aid-in-execution, and judgment-petition filing or docketing events.

there shall be charged in each cause of action or appeal, on the filing, docketing and endorsing of each certificate of judgment or on the docketing and indexing of each aid in execution or petition to vacate, revive or modify a judgment a fee of $10.00 for computerization of the office of the Clerk of the County Court.

WARNING

The court may increase the deposit from time to time to secure costs that may accrue in the case.

The Court may require said deposit to be increased from time to time so as to secure all costs that may accrue in the case.

WARNING

Applies to

Jury deposit

The Court may order the parties to pay a deposit for the jury, not to exceed $400.00 as security for costs; unless an affidavit of hardship, approved by the Court, is filed in lieu of the deposit.

The Court may order the parties to pay a deposit for the jury, not to exceed $400.00 as security for costs; unless an affidavit of hardship, approved by the Court, is filed in lieu of the deposit.

WARNING

At the end of a case, any depositor's remaining cost-deposit balance below $10 must be transferred to the Morgan County Indigent Guardianship Fund.

At the conclusion of a case, if the remaining cost deposit balance for any depositor, is less than Ten Dollars ( $ 10.00) it shall be transferred to the Morgan County Indigent Guardianship Fund.

WARNING

Fee

10

Applies to

Certificate of judgment or aid in execution petition

A $10 fee for computerization is charged for the specified certificate-of-judgment and aid-in-execution filings.

there shall be charged in each cause of action or appeal, on the filing, docketing and endorsing of each certificate of judgment, or on the docketing and indexing of each aid in execution of petition to vacate, revive or modify a judgment a fee of $10.00 for computerization of the office of the Clerk of County Court.

WARNING

The court's fees and costs are set out in the attached schedules.

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1907.24, the Morgan County Court establishes by this rule a schedule of fees and costs as shown on the attached schedules.

WARNING

Fee

20

Applies to

Traffic case and civil case

A $20.00 court cost applies to each traffic case except seat-belt violations and to every civil case, including post-judgment collection efforts.

Said order assesses the sum of $20. 00, as court cost, to each traffic case (except seat belt violations) as well as $20. 00 on every civil case including post-judgment collection efforts.

WARNING

Publication charges may be assessed as costs, and the court may require an advance deposit for anticipated publication costs.

These publication charges may be charged as costs, and the Court may require an advance deposit of costs to cover anticipated costs of publication.

INFO

Fee

0.1 $

Applies to

Copy of filed paper

The Clerk must allow anyone to copy filed papers for $0.10 per page.

The Clerk shall permit any person to make a copy of any papers filed at a cost of $.10 per page.

INFO

Applies to

Jury deposit

No jury deposit is required in criminal cases.

In criminal cases, no deposit shall be required.

INFO

Applies to

Notarization of affidavit or other civil business matter

Court officers and employees may not charge for notarizing affidavits or other matters pertinent to the Court’s civil business.

No fee shall be charged by any officer or employee of this Court for notarizing affidavits or any other matter pertinent to the civil business of this Court.

INFO

Applies to

Commercial carrier service

The Court may require an additional costs deposit to cover commercial-carrier service.

The Court may require additional costs deposit to cover the costs of the commercial carrier service.

INFO

Applies to

Express mail service

The Court may require an additional costs deposit to cover express-mail service.

(The Court may require an additional costs deposit to cover the costs of the express mail service.)