Civil Court Costs
| Effective May 1st, 2022 the following Civil Cost Schedule is hereby adopted: | |
| New Civil Action Filing Fees $26.00 to Legal Aid Pursuant To R.C. 1901.26(C) |
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| Complaint (Includes Service of Summons By Certified Mail on One Defendant) |
$105.00 |
| Complaint In Forcible Entry & Detainer (Eviction), One Cause (Includes Service of Summons By Bailiff & Ordinary Mail On One Defendant) |
$130.00 |
| Complaint In Forcible Entry & Detainer (Eviction), Two Causes (Includes Certified Mail Service On One Defendant) |
$150.00 |
| Cognovit Note Complaint | $105.00 |
| Transfer of Judgement From Another Court on Certificate of Judgment | $105.00 |
| Replevin | $105.00 |
| Administrative License Suspension (ALS) Appeal (Includes Service of Summons By Certified Mail To Ohio BMV Registrar) |
$105.00 |
| Other BMV Appeal (Non-Compliance, 12 Point, FRA, Etc..) (Includes Service of Summons By Certified Mail To Ohio BMV Registrar) |
$105.00 |
| New Small Claims Complaint Filing Fees $11.00 to Legal Aid Pursuant To R.C. 1901.26(C) |
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| Small Claims Complaint (Includes Service of Summons By Certified Mail On One Party) |
$85.00 |
| Transfer From Small Claims To Regular Civil Docket $15.00 to Legal Aid Pursuant To R.C. 1901.26(C) |
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| Transfer From Small Claims To Regular Civil Docket | $80.00 |
| Additional Pleadings | |
| Counterclaim in Small Claims Court (Includes Service of Summons By Certified Mail On One Party) |
$70.00 |
| Counterclaim/Third Party Complaint (Includes Service of Summons By Certified Mail On One Party) |
$85.00 |
| Amended Complaint, Regular Civil and Small Claims (Service is not included in Filing Fee) |
$15.00 |
| Certificate of Judgment Filing (From Another Court) | $20.00 |
| Transfer Case From Another Court | $80.00 |
| Praecipe For Subpoena For Each Witness Subpoenaed, Plus A Separate $6.00 Check or Money Order Payable To Each Witness For a Half-Day Appearance; $12.00 For a Full-Day Appearance. Requestor Is Also Responsible For Mileage Per R.C. 1901.26 |
$20.00 |
| Jury Demand One-Half To Be Returned If Jury Demand Withdrawn Or Case Settled At Least 14 Days Prior To Trial |
$400.00 |
| Judgment Debtor Examination Includes Service By Certified Mail |
$50.00 |
| Certificate of Judgment Preparation | $30.00 |
| Issuance of Small Claims Questionnaire | $35.00 |
| Motion For Contempt/Motion To Show Cause Includes Certified Mail Service |
$35.00 |
| Garnishment | |
| Bank (Must include $1.00 check for financial institution) | $50.00 |
| Wage Garnishment | $100.00 |
| Writ On Replevin/Execution On Business Or Personal Property | $100.00 |
| Writ Of Execution | $100.00 |
| Plaintiff will be responsible for any/all Sheriff's fees incurred within Turtlecreek Township | |
| Capias | $30.00 |
| Trusteeship | $50.00 |
| Motion To Change Real Party In Interest | $25.00 |
| Motion To Revive Judgment (Service is not included in Filing Fee) |
$25.00 |
| Motion To Set Aside Judgment | $25.00 |
| Motion For Relief From Judgment | $25.00 |
| Notice Of Appeal To 12th District Court Of Appeals | $225.00 |
| Motion To Modify Driving Privileges That Were Established In This Court | $20.00 |
| Certified Mail | $25.00 |