Struthers Municipal Court, Ohio Filing Fees and Waivers

CRITICAL

Fee

60

Applies to

Writ of execution or attachment

A writ of execution or attachment costs $60.00.

Writ of Execution/Attachment $60.00

CRITICAL

Fee

60

Applies to

Writ of restitution

Writ of Restitution $60.00

Writ of Restitution $60.00

CRITICAL

Applies to

Civil jury 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.

CRITICAL

Fee

125

Applies to

Third party complaint and cognovit note complaint

Third-party complaints and complaints on cognovit notes cost $125.00.

Complaints: Third - Party Complaints; and Complaints on Cognovit Notes $125.00

CRITICAL

Fee

$400

Applies to

Jury trial demand

A jury-trial demand must be accompanied by a $400 jury deposit.

Such a filing shall be accompanied by a jury deposit of $400.00 as prescribed in the cost structure of these rules.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

A filing fee is required with motions, as specified by the court's cost structure.

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.

CRITICAL

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

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

CRITICAL

Fee

400

Applies to

Jury demand

A $400 jury deposit must accompany any pleading containing a jury demand; failure to pay waives the jury-trial right, and the deposit is returned if the case settles before jury call or taxed as costs otherwise.

Security for Jury Demands $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.

CRITICAL

Fee

1

Applies to

Rental escrow action

Rental escrow actions cost 1% of the deposits.

Rental Escrow Actions 1% of Deposits

CRITICAL

Applies to

Counterclaim

A defendant's counterclaim exceeding $6,000 is subject to the regular-docket filing fee.

In the event the defendant files a counterclaim in an amount in excess of $6,000.00, the filing fee for a regular docket filing shall apply. (See Regular Docket Filing Fee in the cost structure portion of these rules).

CRITICAL

Fee

60

Applies to

Motion to show cause in contempt

Motions to show cause in contempt cost $60.00.

Motions to Show Cause in Contempt $60.00

CRITICAL

Fee

$30

Applies to

Continuance motion

A continuance motion must include a $30 filing fee, except in stated exigent circumstances or when a continuance is required under the Ohio Rules of Superintendence.

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 $30.00 filing fee except in exigent circumstances stated or if continuance is required pursuant to the Ohio Rules of Superintendence; said motion shall provide the court with specific reasons for the continuance; and said movant shall submit a proposed judgment entry with the motion for continuance, leaving the time and date blank for the court to set a new date.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to continue

A continuance motion in 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.

CRITICAL

Fee

80

Applies to

Small claim complaint or counterclaim

Small claim complaints and small claim counterclaims cost $80.00.

Small Claim Complaints and Small Claim Counterclaims $80.00

CRITICAL

Fee

135

Applies to

Wage garnishment

Wage garnishment costs $135.00.

Wage Garnishment $135.00

CRITICAL

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 Struthers 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.

CRITICAL

Fee

50

Applies to

Counterclaim or cross claim

Counterclaims and cross claims cost $50.00.

Counterclaims and Cross Claims $50.00

CRITICAL

Fee

85

Applies to

Bank garnishment

Bank garnishment costs $85.00.

Bank Garnishment $85.00

CRITICAL

Fee

60

Applies to

Debtor exam

Debtor exams cost $60.00.

Debtor Exams $60.00

CRITICAL

Fee

250

Applies to

Trusteeship

Trusteeships cost $250.00.

Trusteeships $250.00

CRITICAL

Fees and costs must be waived in civil cases when the filer submits the specified sworn Affidavit in Forma Pauperis.

All fees and costs shall be waived in civil cases upon the filing of an Affidavit in Forma Pauperis stating under oath that the filer does not have the means to produce said fees and/or cost without suffering a hardship.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Small claims complaint

A filing fee specified in the rules' cost structure must accompany a small-claims complaint form delivered to the Clerk of Court.

Forms to file a small claims complaint can be printed from the court's website found at www.StruthersCourt.com. The form must be completed in its entirety, signed in front of a notary or in front of the Clerk/Deputy Clerk, and delivered to the Clerk of Court together with a filing fee set forth in the cost structure of the rules.

WARNING

Fee

105 $

Applies to

Transfer of judgment

A transfer of judgment costs $105.

Transfer of Judgment $105

WARNING

Fee

20

Applies to

Criminal indigent defense support fund cost

IDFC (Indigent Defense Support Fund) $20.00

IDFC (Indigent Defense Support Fund) $20.00

WARNING

Fee

65 $

Applies to

Order of contempt

An order of contempt costs $65.

Order of Contempt $65

WARNING

The court may waive fees and costs in a criminal case after a hearing determines the defendant's ability to pay.

All fees and costs may be waived in criminal cases upon the court's determination at a hearing on the defendant's ability to pay.

WARNING

Fee

20

Applies to

Service of process by certified mail

Certified-mail service in excess of one defendant costs $20.00.

By Certified Mail in excess of one defendant $20.00

WARNING

Fee

1

Applies to

Criminal crime stoppers cost

The listed Crime Stoppers cost is $1.00.

Crime Stoppers $1.00

WARNING

Fee

150 $

Applies to

Personal property execution

A personal property execution costs $150.

Personal Property $150

WARNING

Fee

10

Applies to

Order and affidavit of financial status

An Order and Affidavit of Financial Status costs $10.00.

Order and Affidavit of Financial Status $10.00

WARNING

Fee

10

Applies to

Seat belt indigent defense support fund cost

The listed Indigent Defense Support Fund cost is $10.00.

IDFC (Indigent Defense Support Fund) $10.00

WARNING

Fee

0.12

Applies to

Photocopies over 10

Photocopies over the listed threshold cost $0.12 per page.

10 + Photocopies $0.12 per page

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Traffic indigent defense support fund cost

IDFC (Indigent Defense Support Fund) $25.00

IDFC (Indigent Defense Support Fund) $25.00

WARNING

Fee

35 $

Applies to

Default summary judgment or pleading

A default, summary judgment, or pleading filing costs $35.

Default, Summary Judgment & Pleading $35

WARNING

Fee

35 $

Applies to

Certificate of judgment for lien

A certificate of judgment for lien costs $35.

Certificate of Judgment for Lien $35

WARNING

Fee

25 $

Applies to

Motion for release of seized vehicles

A motion for release of seized vehicles costs $25.

Motions for the Release of Seized Vehicles $25

WARNING

Fee

37

Applies to

Administrative cost allocation local costs

The listed allocation to Local Costs is $37.00.

$37.00 To Local Costs

WARNING

Fee

25 $

Applies to

Public defender fund

The Mahoning County Public Defender Fund charge is $25.

Public Defender Fund, Mahoning County $25

WARNING

Fee

80 $

Applies to

Small claims filing

A small claims filing costs $80.

SMALL CLAIMS $80

WARNING

Fee

10 $

Applies to

Certified copy or triple seal

Certified Copy/Triple Seal $10

Certified Copy/Triple Seal $10

WARNING

Fee

43

Applies to

Seat belt local costs

Seat Belt local costs are listed as $43.00.

Seat Belt Local Costs $43.00

WARNING

Fee

250 $

Applies to

Trusteeship

A trusteeship costs $250.

Trusteeship $250

WARNING

Fee

10 $

Applies to

Motion to modify driving privileges

A motion to modify driving privileges costs $10.

Motion to Modify Driving Privileges $10

WARNING

Fee

65 $

Applies to

Writ of restitution execution

Writ of Restitution Execution $65

Writ of Restitution Execution $65

WARNING

Fee

50 $

Applies to

Motion for sealing or expungement of records

A motion for sealing or expungement of records costs $50.

Motions for Sealing/Expungement of Records $50

WARNING

Fee

25 $

Applies to

Posting bond

The bond or fee for posting bond is $25.

Bond/Fee for Posting Bond $25

WARNING

Fee

75 $

Applies to

Community service fee

Community service ordered for 26 to 75 hours costs $75.

Community Service fees; 26 hours to 75 hours ordered $75

WARNING

Fee

3.4

Applies to

Traffic drug enforcement fund cost

The listed Drug Enforcement Fund cost is $3.40.

DEFC (Drug Enforcement Fund) $3.40

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Objection to magistrates decision

An objection to a Magistrate's Decision has a $25.00 service fee payable to the City of Struthers.

Objection to Magistrate's Decision $25.00

WARNING

Fee

20 $

Applies to

Small claims additional defendant

The charge for additional defendant(s) in small claims is $20.

Additional Defendant(s) $20