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CIVIL COMPLAINTS AND OTHER NEW CASES
(effective 1/02/06; Jl. A06; Pg. 1139)Note: All new Complaints include Capital Improvement Fund ($10.00), General Special Projects Fee ($10.00) and Legal Aid Society Funding pursuant to O.R.C., except as noted
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Civil Complaints (with Certified/Regular mail Service)
Including transfers from other Courts
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$111.00
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Small Claims Complaint (with Certified/Regular Mail Service)
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54.00
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Each additional Defendant
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5.00
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Complaint in Forcible Entry & Detainer (writ included)
(With Bailiff or Certified Mail Service and with Regular Mail Service)
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131.00
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With second cause of action
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146.00
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Cognovit Complaint (with Certified/Regular Mail Service)
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86.00
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Replevin Complaint (with Certified/Regular Mail Service and Bailiff Service)
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131.00
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Attachment Before Judgment
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131.00
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BMV Appeals
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96.00
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Transfer of Judgment from another Court
(any number of defendants)
(Does not include Legal Aid Society Funding)
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55.00
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Trusteeship - Filing Fee & Notices
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81.00
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Third Party Complaint, Counterclaim or Cross-Claim, Amended Complaint and New Party Defendant
(up to three (3) parties - with service if needed by Certified/Regular Mail Service)
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20.00
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All Complaints (except Small Claims) include
three (3) Defendants
Each Defendant after three (3)
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10.00
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Service or Alias Service
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Each Defendant - Certified/Regular Mail
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$10.00
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Each Defendant - Express Mail
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25.00
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Personal Service or Alias Personal Service
(Subject to Modification on a per case basis)
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Bailiff Service (within jurisdiction)
$10.00 filing fee + $15.00 security
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$25.00
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Sheriff Service (outside jurisdiction)
$10.00 filing fee + $40.00 security
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50.00
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Bailiff Cost
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1.50
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Plus Mileage (per mile)
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0.20
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Service By Publication
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Filing Fee
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$15.00
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Service By Secretary of State
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Non-resident Owners and Persons Concealing their whereabouts
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Section 2703.20, O.R.C.
($20.00 + $10.00 Security for Sheriff Service)
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$30.00
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Corporations
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Section 1701.07, O.R.C.
($20.00 + $5.00 check to Secretary of State)
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25.00
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Garnishments & Aid In Execution
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Personal Earnings Garnishment
(effective 8/29/00; Jl. A00; Pg. 410)
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$95.00
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Personal Earnings Garnishment (Small Claims)
(eff. 8/29/00; Jl. A00; Pg. 410)
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65.00
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Other than Personal Earnings Garnishments
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30.00
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Each Garnishment Fee
(by separate check to each garnishee)
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1.00
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Each additional Defendant
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10.00
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Each additional Garnishee
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10.00
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Examination in Aid of Execution
(with Certified/Regular Mail Service)
Civil and Small Claims
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30.00
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Motions (Proposed Order/Judgment Entry Required)
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Miscellaneous Motions
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$15.00
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Motion for Default Judgment
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20.00
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Motion for Summary Judgment
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20.00
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Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
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20.00
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Motion to Modify
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20.00
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Motion to Vacate Judgment
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20.00
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Motion to Revive Dormant Judgment -
with one (1) Defendant
(Certified/Regular Mail Service)
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25.00
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Each additional Defendant (Certified/Regular Mail Service)
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10.00
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Motion to Show Cause
(includes Bailiff service within jurisdiction only)
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35.00
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Motion to Show Cause
(outside jurisdiction includes security for Sheriff Service)
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75.00
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Refiling of Motion to Show Cause
(includes Bailiff Service within jurisdiction only)
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35.00
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Refiling of Motion to Show Cause
(outside jurisdiction includes security for Sheriff Service)
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75.00
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Miscellaneous Proceedings
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Appraisal Fee (plus mileage)
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$25.00
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Mileage (per mile)
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0.30
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Rental Escrow (Court's Portion)
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1% of Escrow
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Trustee Poundage (Court's Portion)
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2% of Escrow
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Issuance of a Bench Warrant
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30.00
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Return Check Fee
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20.00
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Notice of Appeal and Transcript of Docket Entries
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45.00
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Transfer of Case to Another Court
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35.00
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Exemplified Transcript/Authenticated Judgment
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15.00
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Certificate of Judgment for Lien or Transfer
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15.00
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Certificate of Judgment to BMV
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15.00
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Cost Bill
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2.00
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Leave to Plead
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15.00
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Preparation of Judgment Entry/Order
(only if ordered by Judge)
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5.00
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Credit/Debit Card Transactions
(effective 4/04/06; Jl. A06; Pg. 1153)
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4.00
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CD ROM Reproduction - per CD
(effective 8/04/06; Jl. A06; Pg. 1183)
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10.00
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DVD Reproduction - per DVD
(effective 8/04/06; Jl. A06; Pg. 1183)
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15.00
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Issuance of Writs
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Writ of Replevin
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$20.00
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Writ of Execution - Personal Property
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50.00
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Attachment before Judgment, after Service
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75.00
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Alias Writs
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20.00
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Photocopies or Computer Printout
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Per page Certification of Court Documents
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$1.00
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Per page Copy of Court Documents
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0.25
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Certificate of Certification
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5.00
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Fax Transmission Fee (0utgoing)
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Per page - local phone call
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$1.00
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Per page - long distance phone call
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2.00
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Fax Transmission Fee (Incoming)
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Per Transmission (plus applicable filing fees)
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$1.00
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Plus per page fee
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1.00
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Issuance of Subpoenas
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Within jurisdiction (includes security for Bailiff Service)
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$25.00
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Outside jurisdiction (includes security for Sheriff Service)
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50.00
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Plus Witness Fee (half day)
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6.00
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Plus Witness Fee (full day)
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12.00
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Plus mileage (per mile)
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0.10
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Weddings (Amended 4/1/07; Jl. A-07; Pg. 1243)
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In Courthouse (Mondays only with appointment)
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$25.00
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Jury Trial Fees (Amended 4/1/07; Jl. A-07; Pg. 1243)
(per Standard 11 of the Jury Use and Management Standards)
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Jury Demand Deposit/Filing Fee
$250.00 due at time of filing (includes $70.00 non-refundable for notices and jury preparation); balance of $725.00 due at conclusion of final pretrial.
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$975.00
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Jury and Witness Fees - (assessed in addition to above)
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Witness Fee (half day)
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$6.00
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Witness Fee (full day)
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12.00
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Mileage (per mile)
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0.10
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Juror Fee (effective 5/01/98)
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15.00
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