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Sherry L. Eckman
Clerk of Court
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IN THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT

SMALL CLAIMS - SCHEDULE OF COSTS

ORC §1901.26

EFFECTIVE:  JANUARY 1, 2010                                                                 SECURITY      ACTUAL
                                                                                                                           DEPOSIT          COST
Complaint............................................................................................................. 40.00               40.00

  • Certified mail service, one defendant
  • Each additional defendant by certified mail...................................................... 6.00                 6.00
  • Reissuance by certified mail............................................................................ 6.00                 6.00
  • Request for restricted mail, each defendant.................................................... 12.00               12.00
  • No charge for reissuance by ordinary mail

Amended Complaint, Counterclaim, Crossclaim or Third Party Complaint..... 75.00               75.00

Personal Service by Bailiff or Sheriff.................................................................. 50.00         actual charges

  • Bailiff Personal service, plus mileage @ IRS Rate..............................................  -                   20.00
  • Bailiff Residence service, plus mileage @ IRS Rate...........................................  -                   15.00
  • Sheriff Department Service...............................................................................  -             actual charges

Financial Statement............................................................................................. 25.00               25.00

  • For each defendant
  • Includes service by certified mail, personal service additional

Objections to Magistrate’s Report..................................................................... 25.00               25.00

Transfer to Civil Docket...................................................................................... 50.00               50.00

Subpoena (each witness)...................................................................................... 25.00         actual charges

  • For each witness............................................................................................... -                    5.00
  • Paid to witness for 1/2 day or part thereof......................................................... -                    6.00
  • Bailiff’s fee (plus mileage @ IRS Rate).............................................................. -                  10.00

ALL COSTS AFTER JUDGMENT WILL BE AS SET FORTH ON CIVIL COSTS SHEET

(Prior Schedule Eff: 09-22-08)

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