Case Filing Fees
| Circuit Court Filing Fees | Fee | Fee with Service by Sheriff |
| Civil Cases (Includes Adoptions) | $157.00 | $185.00 |
| Mortgage Foreclosures | $157.00 | $185.00 |
| Juvenile Cases (Includes Paternity) | $176.00** | $204.00** |
| Probate Cases (Includes Guardianships and PL - Contested Estate Matter) | $177.00 | $205.00 |
| Superior Court Filing Fees | Fee | Fee with Service by Sheriff |
| Small Claims Case (paper) | $97.00 | $125.00 |
| Small Claims Case (e-filed) | $87.00 | $115.00 |
| Civil Cases | $157.00 | $185.00 |
| Criminal Cases | $185.00** | $213.00** |
* The $10 Civil Service Fee (Small Claims Cases) and Additional Defendant fee (Civil Cases) and $10 Garnishee Defendant Fee is eliminated on all e-filed Small Claims and Civil cases.
** Additional fees may apply as determined by the judge, the charge, and the outcome of the case.
There will be one additional Service of Process Fee of $28 per case for any post-judgment service. This fee MAY be paid to the Clerk.