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

CRITICAL

The transcript deposit must be paid before the Court Administrator will sign the Praecipe.

The deposit for the transcript must be paid to the Court Administrator before the Court Administrator will sign the Praecipe.

CRITICAL

Fee

100

Applies to

Birth registration

The filing fee for birth registration is $100.00.

Birth Registration ($52.00 G, 20.00 SP, 10.00 CF, 3.00 CR) $100.00

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Fee

36

Applies to

Certificate of judgment filing

The filing fee for a certificate of judgment is $36.00.

Certificate of Judgment Filing $36.00

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Filings will be held until the Clerk's Office receives the appropriate deposits.

All filings will be held until the appropriate deposits are received by the Clerk's Office.

CRITICAL

Fee

150

Applies to

Civil action counterclaim crossclaim third party claim

The fee for a counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim in a civil action is $150.00.

Civil Actions Counter Claim, Cross Claim, or Third-Party Claim $150.00

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Fee

100

Applies to

Birth correction

The filing fee for birth correction is $100.00.

Birth Correction ($52.00 G, 20.00 SP,10.00 CF, 3.00 CR) $100.00

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Fee

$250

Applies to

Divorce dissolution filing

A $250 deposit is due when filing; personal checks are not accepted, and payment may be made in cash, money order, attorney check, debit card, or credit card.

Filing fee: $250.00 deposit required at the time of filing. Personal checks will not be accepted for payment of filing fees and/or costs. (Payments are to be made in cash or with a money order, attorney check, debit and/or credit card.)

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Fee

25

Applies to

Miscellaneous filing

The fee for miscellaneous filings is $25.00.

Miscellaneous Filings $25.00

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Fee

100

Applies to

Civil action reinstatement

The fee for reinstating a civil action is $100.00.

Civil Actions Reinstatements $100.00

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Fee

250

Applies to

Civil action filing

The filing fee for civil actions is $250.00.

Civil Actions Filing $250.00

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Applies to

Actions and proceedings listed in appendix e

Actions and proceedings listed in Appendix E require the specified deposit when filed, or the Court will not accept the filing.

(B) Deposits in the amount set forth in Appendix “E” shall be required upon the filing of all actions and proceedings listed therein. Otherwise, the Court will not accept the filings.

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The Court accepts only the listed forms of payment and does not accept personal checks.

(A) The Court will only accept cash, money orders, cashier’s checks, fiduciary, attorney, title company, trust company checks or electronic banking transactions. No personal checks will be accepted.

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Fee

100

Applies to

Sex marker change

The filing fee for a sex marker change is $100.00.

Sex Marker Change ($67.00 G, 20.00 SP, 10.00 CF, 3.00 CR) $100.00

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Applies to

Transcript request

A transcript requested for a purpose other than an objection, motion to set aside, or appeal is provided only upon court order and deposit of preparation costs with the Court Administrator.

Any such transcript requested under this section will be provided only upon order of the Court and upon the deposit of costs for the preparation of the transcript with the Court Administrator.

WARNING

Fee

175

Applies to

Wrongful death

The listed court cost for a wrongful-death proceeding is $175.00.

Wrongful Death ($142.00 G, 20.00 SP, 10.00 CF, 3.00 CR) 175.00

WARNING

Applies to

Suit

The usual pre-filing deposit is waived for actions brought on behalf of Pickaway County, a municipality within the county, or a Child Support Enforcement Agency.

Any deposit normally required prior to filing a suit in this Court, as provided for by Rule 5.01, shall be waived when an action is commenced for and on behalf of Pickaway County, a municipality within Pickaway County, or any Child Support Enforcement Agency.

WARNING

Applies to

Copies of papers

The Clerk furnishes copies of papers in case files, except bills of exceptions, upon payment of the usual fee.

Copies of papers within case files, except bills of exceptions, shall, be furnished by the Clerk upon payment of the usual fee.

WARNING

Fee

50

Applies to

Will for record only

The listed court cost for a will for record only is $50.00.

Will for Record Only ($37.00 G, 10.00 CF, 3.00 CR) $50.00

WARNING

Applies to

Guardian ad litem appointment

Unless the Court orders otherwise, the party requesting a guardian ad litem must deposit the amount designated by the Court in a separate Entry of Appointment.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the party requesting the appointment shall deposit an amount as designated by the Court in a separate Entry of Appointment.

WARNING

The Court may order a party who filed a poverty affidavit and can pay the filing fee to pay it within a reasonable period based on the circumstances.

If, during the course of a proceeding, the Court learns that a party, who has filed a poverty affidavit, is or has become able to pay the applicable filing fee, the Court may order that party to pay the filing fee within a reasonable period of time commensurate with the circumstances.

WARNING

Fee

275

Applies to

Guardianship emergency

The listed court cost for an emergency guardianship is $275.00, with an investigator fee of $150.00 also listed.

Guardianship- Emergency (36.26 G) 20.00 SP, 3.00 CR, 10.00 CF, 30.00 $275.00 IDGF, 25.74 LA) INVEST. FEE 150.00

WARNING

Fee

50

Applies to

Application to obtain release information

The listed court cost for an application to obtain or release information is $50.00.

Application to Obtain/Release Information ($50.00 G) $50.00

WARNING

Fee

200

Applies to

Full estate with will

The listed court cost for a full estate with a will is $200.00.

Full Estate with Will ($141.26 G, 20.00 SP, 3.00 CR, 10.00 CF, $200.00 25.74 LA)

WARNING

Fee

275

Applies to

Guardianship incompetent

The listed court cost for an incompetent-person guardianship is $275.00, with an investigator fee of $150.00 also listed.

Guardianship – Incompetent ($36.26 G) 20.00 SP, 3.00 CR, 10.00 CF, 30.00 $275.00 IDGF, 25.74 LA) INVEST. FEE 150.00

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Applies to

Reopen estate no administration

The cost to reopen an estate or no-administration proceeding varies; call the Court for information.

Reopen Estate/No Administration VARIES Call Court

WARNING

Applies to

Criminal background check

The guardian ad litem applicant is responsible for any fee or costs associated with the criminal background check.

Any fee or costs associated with a criminal background check shall be the responsibility of the applicant.

WARNING

If a deposit is brought to the trial judge's attention as insufficient, the judge may require it to be increased from time to time.

If it is brought to the attention of the trial judge that any deposit is insufficient, the trial judge may require the said deposit to be increased from time to time.

WARNING

Applies to

Transcript request

The Court Reporter may require a deposit sufficient to cover transcript preparation costs unless the Court orders otherwise.

The Court Reporter shall have full authority to require a deposit in such amount as is deemed necessary to cover the cost of preparation, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

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Forms to authorize payment by credit or escrow account must be available at the Clerk’s office during normal business hours.

The forms necessary for the authorization of payment by credit or escrow account shall be available at the Clerk’s office during normal business hours.

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The Court Administrator sets the transcript cost per page.

The cost per page of the transcript is set by the Court Administrator.

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Applies to

Authenticated copies

Authenticated copies cost $2.00 to certify and $1.00 per page.

Authenticated Copies ($2.00 to Certify- $1.00 pp)

WARNING

Fee

50

Applies to

Application entry for safe deposit box

The listed court cost for an application or entry for a safe deposit box is $50.00.

Application/Entry for Safe Deposit Box ($50.00 G) $50.00

WARNING

Fee

150

Applies to

No administration with will

The listed court cost for no administration with a will is $150.00.

No Administration with Will ($97.00 G, 20.00 SP,20.00 IDGF, 10.00 CF, $150.00 3.00 CR)

WARNING

Fee

200

Applies to

Full estate without will

The listed court cost for a full estate without a will is $200.00.

Full Estate without Will ($141.26 G, 20.00 SP, 3.00 CR, 10.00 CF, $200.00 25.74 LA)

WARNING

Costs, fees, and expenses are assessed by Court order, and the Court may require a reasonable cost deposit when an attorney or guardian ad litem is appointed for the prospective ward.

Costs, fees, and expenses shall be assessed as determined by Court order. The Court may require a reasonable cost deposit in the event of appointment of an attorney or guardian ad litem for the prospective ward pursuant to the cost deposit schedule adopted by separate Court order.

WARNING

Fee

50

Applies to

Release of medical records

The listed court cost for release of medical records is $50.00.

Release of Medical Records ($30.00 G, 10.00 CF, 3.00 CR, $50.00

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Applies to

Authenticated record

An authenticated record is charged $15.00 for the application or entry, $1.00 per page for the record including the application or entry, $10.00 for the computer fund, and $3.00 for computer research.

Authenticated Record (Appl/Entry $15.00- Record $1.00 Per page Including appl/entry) Computer Fund $10.00Computer Research $3.00)

WARNING

Applies to

Complaint counterclaim cross claim or third party claim

When a party shows by affidavit that they cannot pay secured costs, the Clerk must accept specified claims without a deposit, but may ask a judge to review the matter first.

Where any party required by this Rule to deposit or secure costs by affidavit shows inability to pay for secured costs, the Clerk shall receive and file the complaint, counter, cross or third party claim without such deposit or security. However, the Clerk may request the judge to review any such matter offered for filing before receiving and filing the same without deposit or security.

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Fee

100

Applies to

Summary release with will

The listed court cost for a summary release with a will is $100.00.

Summary Release with Will ($47.00 G, 20.00 SP,10.00 CF, 3.00 CR, 20.00 $100.00 IDGF)

WARNING

Fee

1 dollar

The only fee that may be charged for services is a $1 application fee, which some counties pay for applicants.

The only fee that can be charged for services is a one dollar application fee. Some counties pay this fee for the applicants.

WARNING

Fee

175

Applies to

Guardianship minor

The listed court cost for a minor guardianship is $175.00.

Guardianship – Minor (86.26 G) 20.00 SP, 3.00 CR, 10.00 CF, 30.00 $175.00 IDGF, 25.74 LA)

WARNING

Fee

150

Applies to

No administration without will

The listed court cost for no administration without a will is $150.00.

No Administration without Will ($97.00 G, 20.00 SP,20.00 IDGF, 10.00 CF, $150.00 3.00 CR)

WARNING

Fee

100

Applies to

Trusts

The listed court cost for trusts is $100.00.

Trusts (41.26 G, 20.00 SP, 3.00 CR. 10.00 CF, 25.74 $100.00 LA)

WARNING

Fee

150

Applies to

Civil complaint to sell real estate and will contest

The listed cost for civil complaint-to-sell-real-estate and will-contest matters is $150.00.

Civils -Complaint to Sell Real Estate & Will ($117.00 G, 20.00 SP,10.00 CF, 3.00 CR) $150.00 Contest Costs

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Fee

150

Applies to

Investigator fee

The listed investigator fee is $150.00, payable to the investigator.

Investigator Fee (150.00 to Investigator) $150.00

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Will for deposit only

The listed court cost for a will for deposit only is $25.00.

Will for Deposit Only ($25.00 G) $25.00

WARNING

Fee

50

Applies to

Real estate only

The listed court cost for real estate only is $50.00.

Real Estate Only (50.00 G) $50.00

WARNING

Fee

50

Applies to

Application entry to release assets under 200

The listed court cost to release assets under $200 is $50.00.

Appl./Entry to Release Assets under $200 ($50.00 G) $50.00

WARNING

Applies to

Guardian ad litem report copy

Costs for reproducing report copies are assessed to the requesting party.

Any costs associated with the reproduction of copies of the report shall be assessed to the requesting party.

WARNING

Fee

175

Applies to

Conservatorship

The listed court cost for a conservatorship is $175.00.

Conservatorship ($86.26 G, 20.00 SP, 3.00 CR, 10.00 CF, 30.00 $175.00 IDGF, 25.74 LA)