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.

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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

Jennifer White Chief Clerk / Deputy Magistrate

Damian Gonzalez Deputy Clerk

Jessica Jolly Deputy Clerk - Civil Division

Eric Wiltfang Probation Officer

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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