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Filing Fees

Journal Entry of Criminal Costs

By Order of the Court all previous Journal Entries of this Court pertaining to Criminal / Traffic costs are suspended by this Order.

Criminal Cases

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Basic Court Cost

$40.00

State Required Cost

$30.00

Computerization Fund

$10.00

Special Projects Fund

$10.00

Total Basic Cost

$90.00

Traffic Cases

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Basic Court Costs

$40.00

State Required Cost

$44.00

Computerization Fund

$10.00

Special Projects Fund

$10.00

Total Basic Cost

$104.00

Additional Fees to Above Costs if Incurred

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Bench Warrant / Capias

$45.00

Bond Forfeiture

$10.00

Certified Copies

$1.00 per page

Commitment / Mitimus (each)

$5.00

Community Service

$5.00

Continuances

$10.00

Expungement

$50.00

Immobilization Order

$15.00

Implied Consent

$39.00

Indigent Counsel / Public Defender Fee

$25.00

Journal Entry of Judgement

$2.00

Jury Demand

$30.00 Juror Fee, $25/Day

Motions

$10.00

Motion for Occupational Privelages

$25.00

Nonappearance

$10.00

Notice of Appeal

$50.00 + $175.00 Check to Court of Appeals

Order on Jailer

$10.00

Order to Show Cause

$20.00

Photocopies

$.05 / page

Presentence Investigation Repost (PSI)

$25.00

Subpoena

$5.00 + mileage

Time to Pay Agreement

$5.00

Transcript

$25.00

Witness Fee

$12.00 / Day, $6.00 / Half Day

Journal Entry of Civil Costs

By Order of the Court all previous Journal Entries of this Court pertaining to Civil costs are suspended by this Order.

Civil Complaints

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Complaint – One (1) Defendant, includes certified/regular
Mail and satisfaction of judgment

$130.00

Amended Complaint (includes service)

$40.00

Forcible Entry & Detainer –
Includes Bailiff Service, certified/regular mail, and dismissal

$175.00

Writ

$25.00

Alias or Pluries Writ

$25.00

Small Claim – Includes certified/regular mail

$ 65.00

Each Additional Defendant on All Complaints

$10.00

Third Party Claim – Includes Service

$ 40.00

Replevin

$150.00

Counterclaim

$ 40.00

Cross Claim

$40.00

Miscellaneous fees and costs

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BMV Appeal
12 Point and Noncompliance

$ 90.00

Bailiff Fee

$ 25.00

Bench Warrant

$ 35.00

Certificate of Judgment Lien

$ 15.00

Certificate of Judgment Transfer

$ 15.00

Certificate of Release & Satisfaction of Lien

$ 15.00

Certified Journal Entry

$ 1.00 per page

Certified Copy of Docket

$ 1.00 per page

Copies per page

$ .05

Examination Aid/Debtor Exam

$ 25.00

- Each Additional Defendant

$ 10.00

Exemplified Copy

$ 20.00

Garnishment

CVF, CVG, etc.

$ 130.00

CVI (Small Claim)

$ 60.00

Certified Mail Service

$ 10.00

Bank Attachment

See Requirements

Jury Demand Deposit

$ 675.00

Levy Deposit

$ 250.00

Marriage

$ 25.00

Motions:

Motion for Relief from Judgment/Vacate

$ 25.00

Motion to Modify

$ 25.00

Motion to Show Cause

$ 35.00

Each Additional Defendant

$ 10.00

Motion to Revive Dormant Judgment           

$ 40.00

Motion to Transfer Small Claim to Civil Docket

$ 85.00

All Other Motions

$ 25.00

Notice of Appeal

$50.00 + $175.00 Check to Court of Appeals

Objection to Magistrate’s Decision

$ 25.00

Public Record Request

$ .05 per page

Request for Electronic format - disc provided by Clerk’s Office

$ 6.00

Rent Escrow

1% of Total Rent held when disbursed

Reissue Certified Mail

$ 10.00

Revivor of Dormant Judgment

$ 40.00

Service by Publication Deposit

$ 300.00

Service by Secretary of State

$ 30.00 fee + $ 30.00 deposit

Sheriff Fee

$ 10.00 fee + $ 30.00 deposit

Subpoena

$ 11.00

Transfer to Common Pleas 
(Must include filing fee to Common Pleas Court)

$ 50.00

Transfer of Foreign Judgment

$ 75.00

Trusteeship

Filing fee for one creditor

$ 35.00

2 to 5 creditors

$ 45.00

6 or more creditors

$ 45.00 + $ 2.00 per creditor over 5

Each Disbursement 2% Poundage plus

Administrative fee for money collected 2% (O.R.C. 2303.31, 2303.20)

Wage Garnishment Requirements

(filings may be returned if requirements are not met)
COSTS EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022

Description of Form

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Number of Copies

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Affidavit, Order & Notice of Garnishment and Answer (Sections A & B)

1 Original & 4 copies

Notice to Judgment Debtor w/Request for Hearing

1 Original & 2 copies

Interim Report

1 Original & 1 copy

Final Report

1 Original & 1 copy

Statutory Demand (15-Day Notice) and Proof of Mailing

1 Original

Court

Cost

Small Claims –  ”CVI” cases ONLY

$60.00

All Other Civil cases

$130.00
(+$10.00 for Certified Mail service)

Bank Attachment Requirements:

(filings may be returned if requirements are not met)

Description of Form

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Number of Copies

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Affidavit, Order & Notice of Garnishment - Other Than Personal Earnings

1 Original & 4 copies per bank

Notice to Judgment Debtor

1 Original and 2 copies

Request for Hearing

1 Original and 1 copy

Bank Aid Costs for (1) Defendant

No. Banks

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Court Fee

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Garnishee

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1

$15.00

$1.00

2

$25.00

$2.00 ($1.00 each)

3

$35.00

$3.00 ($1.00 each)

4

$45.00

$4.00 ($1.00 each)

5

$55.00

$5.00 ($1.00 each)

6

$65.00

$6.00 ($1.00 each)

7

$75.00

$7.00 ($1.00 each)

8

$85.00

$8.00 ($1.00 each)

Bank Aid Costs for (2) Defendants

No. Banks

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Court Fee

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Garnishee

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1

$25.00

$2.00

2

$35.00

$4.00 ($2.00 each)

3

$45.00

$6.00 ($2.00 each)

4

$55.00

$8.00 ($2.00 each)

5

$65.00

$10.00 ($2.00 each)

6

$75.00

$12.00 ($2.00 each)

7

$85.00

$14.00 ($2.00 each)

8

$95.00

$16.00 ($2.00 each)

General Information

  • The Euclid Municipal Court address is required on all forms.
  • Plaintiff’s Attorney’s name and address should appear on all forms.
  • Judgment Debtor’s name and address should appear on all forms.
  • All Affidavits must be notarized.
  • If service by certified mail is requested, an additional $10.00 fee must be remitted.
  • The United States Post Office requires all garnishment orders to include the Judgment Debtor’s Social Security Number and to be served by Certified Mail.
  • US Bank requires all attachments to be served by Certified Mail.
  • KeyBank requires $1.00 processing fee to be paid by check.
  • Please include additional postage paid envelopes for any requested receipts and or Garnishment disbursements.