Court Cost and Fees
Filing Fees Effective July 1, 2018
| CASE DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT | |
| Criminal Cases | $ 185.00 | |
| Civil Cases | $ 157.00 | |
| Juvenile cases | $ 176.00 | |
| Small Claims | $ 87.00 | |
| Probate | $ 177.00 | |
| Infraction/OV | $ 135.00 | |
| Pretrial Diversion | Felony
$ 359.50 (Driving Offense) $ 359.00 (Non-Driving Offense) |
Misdemeanor
$ 334.50 (Driving Offense) $ 334.00 (Non-Driving Offense) |
| Deferral Program | * $ 192.50 (Driving Offense)
* $ 192.00 (Non-Driving Offense) |
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| Sheriff Service of Process fee | $ 28.00 | |
| ● $10 fee per defendant named and paid by the party filing the action. | ||
| ● Add a $10 fee per garnishee defendant in excess of 3 whether named or added. | ||
| ● $10 fee is per defendant, garnishee, or garnishee defendant added to the action. However, clerk cannot collect a fee for the first three (3) garnishees. |
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If you would like a copy of the detailed version by case type, please provide your email address to clerk@co.wayne.in.us or visit the State Board of Accounts website for a more detailed version of filing fees. https://www.in.gov/sboa/
* A court may waive the filing fee it finds the petitioner indigent.