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Civil Filing Fees (Effective March 1, 2016)
General Civil
| Fee Type | Fee Amount |
|---|
| 1 to 600 | $35 |
| 601 to 1,750 | $55 |
| 1,751 to 10,000 | $75 |
| Up to 25,000 | $160 |
Small Claims
| Fee Type | Fee Amount |
|---|
| 1 to 600 | $30 |
| 601 to 1,750 | $50 |
| 1,751 to 10,000 | $70 |
| Up to 25,000 | Max $6,500 |
Landlord / Tenant
| Fee Type | Fee Amount |
|---|
| Possession Only | $55 |
| 1 to 600 | $90 |
| 601 to 1,750 | $110 |
| 1,751 to 10,000 | $130 |
| Up to 25,000 | $215 |
Post Judgement Fees
Collection Fees
| Fee Type | Fee Amount |
|---|
| Garnishments (Income Tax, Periodic and Non-Periodic) | $15 |
| Request and Order to Seize Property | $15 |
| Subpoena for Creditor Exam | $15 |
| Notice of Judgment Lien | $10 |
Eviction Fees
| Fee Type | Fee Amount |
|---|
| Order of Eviction | $15 |
| Service/Posting | $40 |
| Removal Fee | Varies |
Additional Fees
| Fee Type | Fee Amount |
|---|
| Jury Demand | $50 |
| Motion Fee (All motions) | $20 |
| Appeal Fee | $25 |
| Forms | $1 |
| Certified Copies | $10 |
| Additional Pages | $1 |
Additional service may be required for each named defendant. The statute is regulated and calculated by the eviction officer.
Service Fees
| Fee Type | Fee Amount |
|---|
| Certified Mail | $15 |
| Personal Service | $30 |
Fee for each named defendant. The fee is for residents of Dearborn Heights. Non-resident service fees will vary, contact Court.