Fee Schedule - The Official Site of the Marion County Circuit Court

RONDA YATES
MARION COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
100 EAST MAIN STREET
SALEM, IL 62881
(618) 548-3856 - CRIMINAL
(618) 548-3855 - CIVIL
FEE SCHEDULE
Effective July 1, 2015
All fees must be paid at time of filing
FEES FOR FILING OF CIVIL CASES
1. ADOPTION – (AD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. CHANCERY – (CH)
A. Filing of new case, except Mortgage Foreclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Filing of new Mortgage Foreclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tier 1………………………………………………………….
Tier 2………………………………………………………….
Tier 3………………………………………………………….
C. Answer/Appearance fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE – (D)
A. Filing of new case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Answer/Appearance fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. EMINENT DOMAIN – (ED)
A. Filing of new case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. For each and every lot or tract of land or right or interest therein
subject to be condemned, the damages in respect to which shall
require separate assessment by a jury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C. Answer/Appearance fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. FAMILY – (F)
A. Paternity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Petition for Marriage License for a Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C. Notice to Putative Father . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D. Declaration of Paternity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E. Petition to Establish Parent and Child Relationship by Consent of
Parties per 750 ILCS 45/6(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F. Emancipation of a Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G. Answer/Appearance fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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$ 65.00
$ 150.00
$ 700.00
$ 450.00
$ 250.00
$ 110.00
$ 150.00
$ 110.00
$160.00
$180.00
$110.00
$ 110.00
$ 115.00
$ 115.00
$ 110.00
$ 110.00
$ 110.00
$ 110.00
6. LAW – (L)
A. Claims in excess of $50,000.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Answer/Appearance fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. LAW MAGISTRATE – (LM)
A. $10,000.01 to $15,000.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. $15,000.01 to $50,000.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C. Answer/Appearance fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D. Confession of Judgment
(1) Amount does not exceed $1,500.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2) $1,500.01 to $15,000.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3) $15,000.01 to $50,000.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$150.00
$110.00
$120.00
$150.00
$110.00
$105.00
$105.00
$145.00
8. FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER – (LM)
A. Amount does not exceed $15,000.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. $15,000.01 to $50,000.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C. Answer/Appearance fee (does not exceed $15,000.00) . . . . . . . . .
D. Answer/Appearance fee (does exceed $15,000.01) . . . . . . . . . . . .
$100.00
$150.00
$100.00
$110.00
9. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION – (MC)
A. Filing of new case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Answer/Appearance fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$150.00
$110.00
10. MISCELLANEOUS REMEDY – (MR)
A. Filing of new case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Answer/Appearance fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$150.00
$110.00
11. PROBATE – (P)
A. Administration of the Estate of a Decedent or of a Missing Person
when the value of the Real and Personal Property Exceeds $15,000
Testate or Intestate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Administration of the Estate of a Decedent or of a Missing Person
when the value of the Real and Personal Property Does Not Exceed
$15,000
Testate or Intestate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C. When Proof of Heirship alone is made; A Domestic or Foreign Will
is Admitted to Probate Without Administration (Including Proof of
Heirship); Letters of Office are Issued for a Particular Purpose
Without Administration of the Estate
Testate or Intestate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D. Guardianship of Estate or Estate and Person when the value of the
Real and Personal Property Exceeds $15,000
Minors/Wards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E. Guardianship of Estate or Estate and Person when the value of the
Real and Personal Property Does Not Exceed $15,000
Minors/Wards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F. Guardianship of Person or Persons Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G. Petition to Sell Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional
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$250.00
$210.00
$210.00
$130.00
$110.00
$ 90.00
$ 50.00
H. Additional Fees
1. For each Account filed in the Estate of Decedent or Ward
(other than one Final Account) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. For Filing an Estate Claim
Claim less than $150.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Claim in excess of $150.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. For Filing in an Estate a Claim, Petition, or Supplemental
Proceeding Based upon an Action Seeking Equitable Relief
Including the Construction or Contest of a Will, Enforcement
of a Contract to Make a Will, and Proceedings Involving
Testamentary Trusts or the Appointment of Testamentary
Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. For Filing the Appearance of Any Person for the Purpose of
Consent or the Appearance of an Executor, Administrator,
Administrator to Collect, Guardian, Guardian Ad Litem, or
Special Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. For Filing the Appearance of Any Person, Except as Provided
in #4 Above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. For Disposition of the Collection of a Judgment or Settlement
of an Action or Claim for Wrongful Death of the Decedent, or
any Cause of Action of a Ward, when there is no other
Administration of the Estate
When amount involved exceeds $5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When amount involved does not exceed $5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Letters of Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 10.00
No Fee
$ 10.00
$ 60.00
No Fee
$ 100.00
$110.00
$ 90.00
$ 3.00 each
12. SMALL CLAIMS – (SC)
A. Up to $250.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. $250.01 to $500.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C. $500.01 to $2,500.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D. $2,500.01 to $10,000.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E. Answer/Appearance fee (less than $1,500.00) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F. Answer/Appearance fee ($1,500.01 to $10,000.00) . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 80.00
$ 85.00
$100.00
$120.00
$ 80.00
$100.00
13. TAX – (TX)
A. Tax Objection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Petition for Tax Deed – One (1) Parcel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1) Each Additional Parcel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 90.00
$165.00
$ 35.00
NOTE: COUNTERCLAIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Same as the Original Case Filing
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ADDITIONAL FEES
ALL CASE CATEGORIES
1. APPEALS
A. Record on Appeal (less than 100 pages) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 60.00
B. Record on Appeal (101 to 200 pages) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00
(1) In excess of 200 pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional .25 per page
2. CHANGE OF VENUE
A. Transferred from another county . . . $45.00 Less Than Original Case Filing *
* Automation Fee
($15.00)
* Document Storage ($15.00)
* Law Library
($15.00)
B. Transferred to another county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25.00
3. EXPUNGMENT/PETITION TO SEAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$107.00
4. FOREIGN JUDGMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Same as an Original Case Filing
5. JURY DEMAND
A. All Civil Cases (6 Person) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Alternate Juror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$212.50
$125.00 each
6. PETITION/MOTION TO VACATE OR MODIFY JUDGMENT
A. Filed less than 30 days after entry of judgment/order . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Filed more than 30 days after entry of judgment/order . . . . . . . . . .
$ 40.00
$ 60.00
7. RECORD SEARCH
A. Name search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
B. Per year searched . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
C. Automated (Computer Generated) document . . . . . . . . . . . per page $
5.00
5.00
5.00
8. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Certification of court document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.00
B. Certified/Registered Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . postage + $ 5.00
C. Citation to Discover Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15.00
D. Copy fees
(1) First page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 1.00
(2) Pages 2 – 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 per page
(3) Each additional page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 per page
E. Garnishment (Wage and Non-Wage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 15.00
F. Issuance of Alias (Summons, Citation, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.00
G. Marriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10.00
H. Correction of Case Name or Number on any document filed . . $ 20.00
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