Filing Fees

Civil Filing Fees

(Effective March 1, 2016)

NOTE: All cases also have a process service fee that is billed to the plaintiff by the assigned process server.

View a comprehensive list of District Court fees

Small Claims
Claims to $600 $30
$601 – $1,750 $50
$1,751 – $6,000 $70
General Civil
Claims to $600 $35
$601 – $1,750 $55
$1,751 – $10,000 $75
$10,001 – $25,000 $160
Abandoned Vehicles $75
Claim and Delivery
Possession Only $75
Possession with Money Judgment
Claims to $600 $110
$601 – $1,750 $130
$1,751 – $10,000 $150
$10,001 – $25,000 $235
Motion (If Filed Separately) $20
Landlord/Tenant and Land Contract Forfeiture
Possession Only $55
Possession with Money Judgment
Claims to $600 $90
$601 – $1,750 $110
$1,751 – $10,000 $130
$10,001 – $25,000 $215
Writ for Eviction $15
Other Miscellaneous Fees
Jury Demand $50
Motion $20
Subpoena/Writ/Garnishment $15
Certified Copies (1st Page) $10
SCAO Approved Forms $1
Copy (Per Page) $1

Contact the 79th District Court

Staff

Hon. John Middlebrook District Court Judge

Adriana Facundo Court Administrator / Magistrate

Damian Gonzalez Deputy Clerk

Irma Bustos Deputy Clerk

Hailey Arquette Deputy Clerk

Amanda Luttrell Deputy Clerk

Alejandra Varela Deputy Clerk

Crystal Rodriguez Probation Officer

Pamela Cruz Courtroom Clerk

Main Phone: (231) 873-4530

Fax: (231) 873-1861

Address Oceana County Building
100 S. State Street, Suite L-15
P.O. Box 471
Hart, MI 49420

Hours Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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