Schedule of Fees

Effective March 1, 2016, the cost to file a civil case in the 51st Circuit Court Office will include a new $25.00 electronic filing fee that is mandated by the State. This fee will apply to all newly filed civil cases. If you have any questions, please refer to the Mandated Law.

Schedule of Fees

Schedule of Fees
E-Filing Fee $25.00
Appeal to Circuit Court $150.00
Appeal to Court of Appeals $25.00
Certified Copies* $10.00 (Additional $1.00 per page)
Filing Fee for New Case $150.00
Filing Fee for New Divorce or New Custody Case $255.00
Foreign Judgment $150.00
Judgment Debtor Subpoena $15.00
Judgment/Post Judgment Order Re Custody or Parenting Time $80.00
Judgment/Post Judgment Order Re Support $40.00
Jury Demand $85.00
Machine Copies $1.00 per page
Motion Fee $20.00
Name/Background Search $5.00 per name per 10 years
Writ of Garnishment or Execution $15.00

Certified Copies

Many governmental agencies require certified copies. Please let us know at the time of your request that you require a certified copy. We will not certify any document brought into our office.

Pay Court Fees Online

For your convenience, you can pay 51st Circuit Court fees online using our secure payment portal.

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Staff

Susan K. Sniegowski Circuit Court Judge

Bradley G. Lambrix Family Court Judge

Anna R. Rapa Attorney Referee

Tonya Selig Court Administrator / Chief Clerk

Julie Sines Circuit Court Deputy Clerk

Kyla Miller Circuit Court Deputy Clerk

Betty Carter Juvenile Court Officer

Jennifer Sill Juvenile Probation Officer

Jonna TenHove Juvenile Probation Officer

Main Phone: (231) 873-3977

Phone Alt: (231) 873-3811 - Juvenile Court

Fax: (231) 873-1943

Address Oceana County Building
100 S. State Street, Suite M-10
Hart, MI 49420

Hours Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Paperwork and filing fees will be accepted after 4:30 PM but will not be officially filed or receipted until the following business day.

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