Civil cases: filing fees.
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Overview
This bill adjusts filing fees in California civil cases. It increases the filing fee for small claims cases with demands over $1,500 but less than or equal to $7,500 to $50, and for cases exceeding $7,500 but less than or equal to $6,250 to $75. It also modifies filing fees for initial complaints and petitions in limited civil cases, raising the threshold to $12,500 and adjusting the associated fees. Finally, it updates fees for notices of appeal in limited civil cases. These changes are intended to align fees with the amount of the demand in the case.
Key provisions
- Increases the small claims filing fee for demands between $1,500 and $7,500 to $50.
- Increases the small claims filing fee for demands between $7,500 and $6,250 to $75.
- Raises the threshold for higher filing fees in limited civil cases to $12,500.
- Adjusts filing fees for initial complaints and petitions in limited civil cases to $205 for demands under $12,500.
- Modifies the fee structure for notices of appeal in limited civil cases to $205 for demands under $12,500.
- Updates the distribution of fees collected to support small claims advisory services and law libraries.
- Clarifies the application of fees to amended complaints and cross-complaints when the demand amount increases.
- Specifies that the Judicial Council can establish rules for payment methods and excuses for fee payment.
Who is affected
- Individuals filing civil lawsuits
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Committee on Judiciary
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