Stacie D. Harvey - County Civil Court

County Civil Court
The County Civil Division handles civil actions in which the damages being sought or the matter in controversy is less than $30,000. When filing a case in County Court, you must prepare all of the necessary paperwork yourself or have an attorney do it for you. The clerk’s office cannot refer an attorney to you. There are no forms to hand out, nor does the Clerk prepare any paperwork in County Court.

Filing Fees

Claims < $100

$55.00

Claims $100-500

$80.00

Claims $501-2,500

$175.00

Claims $2,501-15,000

$300.00

Claims $15,001-30,000

$400.00

Each Defendant Over 5

$2.50

Evictions

$185.00

Attachment, Replevin, Distress > $1,000

$85.00

Garnishment Action

$188.00

Reopen

$50.00

Mediation

$60.00/person/session

Partial Payment Contract

$25.00

Appeal to Circuit Court

$281.00

Foreign Judgment

$42.00

Foreclosure Sale Fee

$70.00

Court Registry Fee

3% of first $500
1.5% Thereafter

Cross/Counter/Third Party Claims

$295.00

Issuing Summons

$10.00