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 Civil Filing Fees

In accordance with Act. No. 243 of the 2006 Regular session of the Louisiana Legislature, the Louisiana Clerks of Court have amended their advance deposit fee schedule. The following advanced deposits will be required by the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court effective October 1, 2006:

Judgment of Dismissal - Please call the Suit Account Department at 225-473-9866 ext. 232 for costs through dismissal.

 Civil - New Filings
Without Service of ProcessUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$205.00
Holding Service with Court DateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$200.00
With One Service of Process - Excludes Executory Process, Sequestration & Writ of Attachment or GarnishmentUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$225.00
Executory Process, Sequestration, Injunctive Relief with One Service of Process - Sheriff check must be separateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$285.00
Garnishment with One Service of ProcessUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$285.00
Each Additional ServiceUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$60.00
Service Through the Secretary of State - Must have separate check payable to Secretary of StateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$25.00
Service through East Baton Rough Sheriff, according to fee schedule - Must have separate check payable to East Baton Rouge SheriffUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
ADOPTIONSUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$300.00

 Civil - New Filings - Exhibits: R.S. 13:841(A)(2)(c)
Paper exhibits, attachments, transcripts and depositions per page, 1 - 20 pagesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$2.00
Paper exhibits, attachments, transcripts and depositions per page, over 20 pagesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$1.00
All other exhibits (compact discs, tapes, maps, etc)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$5.00

 Existing Suits - Pleadings Filed Into Existing Civil Suits, with One Service of Process
Motions w/Rule, Exceptions w/Rule, Summary Judgment w/Rule, Judgment Debtor Exams, etc.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$150.00
Interrogatories, Request for Production, Request for Admission of Facts (does not include filing fee)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$70.00
Supplemental & Amending Petition, with One Service of ProcessUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$150.00
Third Party Cross Claims, Interventions, Concursus with One ServiceUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$150.00
Each Additional ServiceUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$60.00
Service through the Secretary of State, each w/ separate check - See East Baton Rouge Sheriff fee schedule for service in East Baton Rouge w/ separate checkUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$25.00

 Exisiting Suits - Pleadings Filed Into Existing Civil Suits, Without Service of Process
Initial page, R.S. 13:841(A)(2)(a)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$6.00
Subsequent page(s) each R.S. 13:841(A)(2)(b)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$4.00
Conformed copy, each R.S. 13:84(A)(2)(c)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$3.00
Certified copy, each R.W. 13:841(A)(5)(a)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$5.00
Copies, per page, R.S. 13:841(A)(6)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$1.00
Minute Entry, R.S. 13:841(A)(7)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$5.00
Notice to Attorney, 1st NoticeUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$15.00
Notice to Attorney, each additionalUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$5.00
Act of CongressUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$5.00
Record Authority to Cancel in MOB w/o filing and cc'sUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$35.00
Supplemental & Amending Petitions, 3rd Party Cross Claims Interventions, Concursus all without serviceUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$125.00

 Existing Suits - EXHIBITS: R.S. 13:841(A)(2)(c)
Paper exhibits, attachments, transcripts and depositions per page, 1 - 20 pagesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$2.00
Paper exhibits, attachments, transcripts and depositions per page, over 20 pagesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$1.00
All other exhibits (compact discs, tapes, maps, etc)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$5.00
Fax fee, without the costs to file the pleadingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$5.00

 Family Suits - Pleading in Existing Family Suits without Service of Process
Initial page, R.S. 13:841(A)(2)(a)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$6.00
Subsequent page(s) each R.S. 13:841(A)(2)(b)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$4.00
Conformed copy, each R.S. 13:84(A)(2)(c)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$3.00
Certified copy, each R.W. 13:841(A)(5)(a)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$5.00
Copies, per page, R.S. 13:841(A)(6)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$1.00
Minute Entry, R.S. 13:841(A)(7)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$5.00
Certificate of Divorce, R.S. 40:57 and R.S. 40:58Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$15.00
Notice of Assignment, eachUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$15.00

 Family Suits - New Filings
New Suit, without Service of ProcessUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$205.00
New Suit, with one Service of ProcessUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$225.00
New Suit, holding service with court dateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$200.00
Issuance of TRO, Rule or CitationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$60.00
Service of Process, each additionalUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$60.00
Rule to Show Cause - Art. 102 - Issuance of one Rule only - Does not include Judgment of DivorceUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$150.00
Income Assignment Order/QUADRO w/serviceUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$70.00
Rule in Existing suit without TROUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$150.00
ADOPTIONSUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$300.00

 Family Suits - Exhibits: R.S. 13:841(A)(2)(c)
Paper exhibits, attachments, transcripts and depositions per page, 1 - 20 pagesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$2.00
Paper exhibits, attachments, transcripts and depositions per page, over 20 pagesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$1.00
All other exhibits (compact discs, tapes, maps, etc)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$5.00
Fax fee, without the costs to file the pleadingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$5.00

 Probate Matters
New Probates - Succession, Tutorship, Emancipation, Minority, Interdiction, etc.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$225.00
Initial page, R.S. 13:841(A)(2)(a)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$6.00
Subsequent page(s) each R.S. 13:841(A)(2)(b)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$4.00
Conformed copy, each R.S. 13:84(A)(2)(c)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$3.00
Certified copy, each R.W. 13:841(A)(5)(a)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$5.00
Copies, per page, R.S. 13:841(A)(7)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$1.00
Recordation cost of Will & Judgment of Possession first pageUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$25.00
Recordation cost of Will & Judgment of Possession each additional pageUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$10.00
Issuing and processing Letters of Confirmation, Appointment, Administration, Testamentary or Tutorship w/o certified copiesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$15.00
Certificate of No OppositionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$15.00
Commission to SellUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$15.00
Notice of Publication w/o certified copiesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$15.00

 Miscellaneous Fees
Garnishment in existing suitUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$175.00
SubpoenasUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$80.00
Bench WarrantUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$100.00
Notice of Judgment by mail, first noticeUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$15.00
Notice of Judgment by mail, each add'lUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$5.00
Notice of Judgment with service - For each service does not include sheriff's feeUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$20.00
Search Civil Records (Per Name)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$20.00
Re-issue serviceUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$80.00

 Recording Documents in the Civil Suit Department
One Book: 1st pageUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$25.00
One Book: Each Additional PageUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$10.00
One Book: Each additional page after 10 pagesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$8.00
Two Books: 1st pageUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$50.00
Two Books: Each additional pageUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$20.00
Two Books: Each additional page after 10 pagesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
$18.00