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Aurora De La Garza - District Clerk 974 E. Harrison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 544-0838 - Fax (956) 544-0841 www.co.cameron.tx.us
www.co.cameron.tx.us/publicaccess
CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK FEE SCHEDULE
CIVIL - FAMILY - CRIMINAL
Effective February 15, 2013
CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK DEPARTMENTS MAIN OFFICE – (956) 544-0838
Bookkeeping (956) 544-0838 Child Support (956) 544-0840 Civil (956) 544-0838 Criminal (956) 544-0839 Collections (956) 574-8131 Jury (956) 544-0842 Juvenile (956) 399-3075 Records Management Main Office (956) 574-8130 San Benito (956) 247-3570
For e-Filing information: www.Texas Online.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CIVIL CASES PAGE
Basic Fees ………………………………………………………………………… 3 Tax Suits ….……. ………………………………………………………………… 4 Types of Cases Fee Schedule…………………………………………………….. 5 Fee Schedule for motions, pleadings, service, etc. .....………………………….. 6
FAMILY LAW Basic Fees …………………………………………………………………….……. 10 Basic Fees for Divorces……………………………………………………………. 11 Types of Cases Fee Schedule..……………………………………………….......... 12 Fee Schedule for motions, pleadings, service, etc. ……...……………………….. 15 MISC./OTHER FEES Efiling Fees ………………………………………………………………….......... 19 Fax Fees ………………………………………………………………………......... 19 Local Rules …………………………………………………………………………. 19 Passport Fees …………………………………………………………..................... 19 Legend for Statutes………………………………………………………………… 19 CRIMINAL FEES Basic Fees …………………………………………………………………………... 20 Other Fees…………………………………………………………………………… 20 SHERIFF DEPARTMENT FEES Fee Schedule for Service Fees ……………………………………………………… 22 DISTRICT JUDGES & APPOINTED MASTERS………………………………………. .... 24
HOW TO USE THE SCHEDULE OF COURT COSTS This schedule separates the fees for filing of new cases, pleadings, issuing of citations, notices and writs; and the service of process/issuance. To determine the amount of fees/court costs required, please calculate: APPLICABLE FILING FEE/ BASIC FEE +
PROCESS ISSUANCE FEE +
FEE FOR SERVICE (SHERIFF ONLY) +
ANY OTHER FEE NEEDED* =
TOTAL FEES DUE AT FILING $ ______________
Note: Do not include Private Civil Process Fees
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CIVIL CASES – BASIC FEES FEES DUE AT THE TIME OF FILING NEW SUIT
Fee Authority Civil District Clerk Filing fee - 1-10 Plaintiffs 11 – 25 - $ 75.00 26 – 100 - $ 100.00 101 - 500 - $ 125.00 501-1000 - $ 150.00 More than 1,000 - $ 200.00
G C § 51.317 Effective January 1, 2004
50.00
State Consolidated Fee - Judicial Fund (State Comptroller Fee)
L G C § 133.151 50.00
Indigent Legal Service Fee
L G C § 133.152 Atty. General Opinion GA-0491
10.00
Law Library
L G C § 323.023 35.00
Steno
G C § 51.601(a) 15.00
Copy Fee –Notice
G C § 51.319(3) 10.00
Records Management & Preservation Fee
G C § 51.317 10.00
Security Service Fee
L G C § 291.008 5.00
Appellate Judicial System 13th Court of Appeals
G C § 22.2141 5.00
Judicial Support Fee-Judiciary Fund 12/05 – 1/1/08
L G C § 133.154 42.00
District Court Archive & Technology Fee
G C § 51.305 10/01/09 5.00
Court Record Digital Preservation Fee
G C § 51.708 01/01/10 10.00
Total
247.00
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CIVIL CASES – TAX SUITS
Fee Authority Civil District Clerk Filing fee - 1-10 Plaintiffs 11 – 25 - $ 75.00 26 – 100 - $ 100.00 101 - 500 - $ 125.00 501-1000 - $ 150.00 More than 1,000 - $ 200.00
G C § 51.317 Effective January 1, 2004
50.00
State Consolidated Fee - Judicial Fund (State Comptroller Fee)
L G C § 133.151 50.00
Indigent Legal Service Fee
L G C § 133.152 Atty. General Opinion GA-0491
10.00
Law Library
L G C § 323.023 - $ 35.00 EXEMPT
Steno
G C § 51.601(a) - $ 15.00 EXEMPT
Copy Fee –Notice
G C § 51.319(3) 10.00
Records Management & Preservation Fee
G C § 51.317 10.00
Security Service Fee
L G C § 291.008 5.00
Appellate Judicial System 13th Court of Appeals
G C § 22.2141, 22.214 - $ 5.00 EXEMPT
Judicial Support Fee-Judiciary Fund 12/05 – 1/1/08
L G C § 133.154 42.00
District Court Archive & Technology Fee
G C § 51.305 10/01/09 5.00
Court Record Digital Preservation Fee
G C § 51.708 01/01/10 10.00
Total
192.00
As per Tax Code, Chapter 33.49 a taxing unit is not required to post security for costs.
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CIVIL CASES – NO SERVICE
Type of case Statute Amount Any Civil Case 247.00 Application for Occupational Driver’s License
T C § 521-242(e) G C § 51.317
247.00
Bill of Review Petition
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.152 Atty. General Opinion GA-0491
247.00
Commission for Deposition or Letter of Rogatory
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.152 Atty. General Opinion GA-0491
247.00
Deposition before Suit or to investigate Claim Petition
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.152 Atty. General Opinion GA-0491
247.00
Expunctions Includes Basic Fee, Notices–$1& postage $9 ea., c/c order $5 & Postage $9 ea.= 5 agencies add $ 24 for each additional agency IN ACQUITTALS - NO FEE Within 30 days from Acquittal
C C P § 102.006 C C P § 55.01(a)
367.00 NO FEE
Expunctions -Minor’s Applications
SB – 1426 1/1/06
247.00 + 30.00
Fraudulent Lien Suits (Petition to Enjoin Fraudulent Filing) Only fee that can be charged Add Fee for Notice - $ 20.00
C P & R C § 12.005(a) 15.00
Garnishment Applications before or After Judgment
G C § 51.317
247.00
Habeas Corpus Applications
C C P 11.051 NO FEE
Non-Disclosure Petitions Add $ 24.00 for each service
GC § 411.081
247.00 + 28.00
Occupational/Restricted Driver’s License Petition
G C § 51.317
247.00
Transfer Venue to Cameron County
G C § 51.317
247.00
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CIVIL CASES – MOTIONS, PLEADINGS, SERVICE, ETC.
FEES DUE AS SERVICE IS PERFORMED
Type of Service Statute Amount Abstract of Judgment
G C § 51.318 8.00
Affidavit of Inability With IOLTA Certificate -
Subject to be approved by District Court Automatically approved
No Fee
Bond Approval
G C § 51.318 – TRCP § 654 4.00
Capias
G C § 51.317 8.00
Certificate for Change of Name
H & S C § 192.010 10.00
Certificate of No Appeal
G C § 51.318 5.00
Certificate of No Record
G C § 51.318 5.00
Certified Copy of a record per page
G C § 51.318 1.00
Citation G C § 51.317 8.00 Citation by Certified Mail by Clerk Personal Service –RRR- includes 8 + 60 + 13 postage
G C § 51.319 81.00
Citation by Publication – Civil Case – 4 times (8+ Sheriff’s Fees – 50.00) A separate check to the Newspaper for $286.60 each X 4 = $1,146.50
GC § 51.317 58.00
Citation through the Commissioner of Insurance Triplicate – Separate check to: Texas Board of Insurance $50
GC § 51.317 85.00
Citation through the Secretary of State Separate Check to: Secretary of State $55
GC § 51.317 81.00
Citation through the Texas Highway Commission Separate Check to the Texas Transportation Commission - $25
GC § 51.317 85.00
Clerk’s Record on Appeal copies per page
G C § 51.318
1.00
Copies per page Includes certification
G C § 51.318
1.00
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CONTINUED - CIVIL Contempt Action - $ 15.00 + 10.00 Indigent Fee + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
40.00
Counterclaim/Counter-Petition- $15.00 + 10.00 Indigent Fee + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
40.00
Credit Cards accepted - Visa – Master Card American Express & Discovery Extra charge for each transaction up to $99 $100 or more
G C § 51.319 (3) 3.00 6.00
Cross-Action - $15.00 + 10.00 Indigent Fee + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
40.00
E FILING ($2.00 per document / each pleading)Additional copies included in E Filing After 20 pages = $ 0.50 each
Supreme Court Order Misc. Docket No. 04-9093
2.00 .50
Execution Attorney will deliver to Sheriff - $200
G C § 51.318 8.00
Exemplified Copy/ Certificate
G C § 51.317 5.00
Expunction of Records Notice – Each Agency Notice by Certified Mail Electronic Notification
G C § 51.318 24.00
Faxes Incoming - $ 2.00 first page + $1.00 extra pages Outgoing - $ 4.25 first page + $2.25 extra pages
Commissioners’ Court 2.00 + 4.25+
Interpleader - $15.00 + 10.00 Indigent Fee + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
40.00
Intervention - $15.00 + 10.00 Indigent Fee + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
40.00
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CONTINUED - CIVIL Investments Registry of the Court –Administrative expense Int. bearing accounts 10% from interest – non interest accts. 5% not to exceed
L G C § 117.052 50.00
Jury Fee
G C § 51.604 30.00
Motion for Contempt - $15.00 + 10.00 Indigent Fee + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
40.00
Motion for New Trial - $15.00 + 10.00 Indigent Fee + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
40.00
Motion To Reinstate - $15.00 + 10.00 Indigent Fee + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
40.00
Motion to Transfer - $15.00 – Outgoing - + 10.00 Indigent Fee + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
40.00
Motions – Set Aside – Reconsider – Vacate + 10.00 Indigent Fee + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
40.00
Notice of Appeal - $ 15.00 + 10.00 Indigent Fee + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
40.00
Non Certified copy of a records
G C § 51.318 1.00
NSF Returned Checks Fee
B & C C § 3.506 30.00
Notice of an Action of Fraudulent Court Record
C P & R C § 12.005 (b) 20.00
Notice for Expunction
G C § 51.318 24.00
Notice for Non-Disclosure
G C § 411.081 24.00
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CONTINUED - CIVIL Order of Sale Attorney will deliver to Sheriff - $200
G C § 51.318 8.00
Precept
G C § 51.318 8.00
Registered Mail by Clerk 8.00 + 60.00 + 18.00 (postage)
G C § 51.317 86.00
Searching files or records to ascertain the existence of an instrument or record in the District Clerk’s Office
G C § 51.318(b)(3) 5.00
Searching files or records to locate a cause when docket number is not provided
G C § 51.318(b)(3) 5.00
Searching files / Retrieval Fee for cases at warehouse when number is not provided
G C § 51.318(b)(3) Commissioner’s Court
10.00
Service by Constable, Sheriff See Sheriff’s Fees Schedule P. 22
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Subpoena
G C § 51.317 8.00
Third Party Action/Third Party Petition – 15.00 + 10.00 Indigent Fee + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
40.00
Transfer Fee – Preparation of transfer/per copy
G C § 51.318 1.00
Witness Fees (not Custodian of Records)
C P R C § 22.001 10.00
Writ of Attachment
G C § 51.317 8.00
Writ of Execution
G C § 51.317 8.00
Writ of Garnishment
G C § 51.317 8.00
Writ of Injunction
G C § 51.317 8.00
Writ of Possession
G C § 51.317 8.00
Writ of Procedendo
G C § 51.317 8.00
Writ of Sequestration
G C § 51.317 8.00
Writ of Turnover
G C § 51.317 8.00
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FAMILY CASES – BASIC FEES
FEES DUE AT THE TIME OF FILING A NEW SUIT
Fee
Authority Family
Clerk
G C § 51.317 Effective January 1, 2004
50.00
State Consolidated Fee - Judicial Fund
L G C § 133.151 45.00
Indigent Legal Service Fee
L G C § 133.152 Atty. General Opinion GA-0491
5.00
Law Library
L G C § 323.023 35.00
Steno
G C § 51.601(a) 15.00
Copy Fee –Notice
G C § 51.319(3) 10.00
Records Management & Preservation Fee
G C § 51.317 10.00
Security Service Fee
L G C § 291.008 5.00
Appellate Judicial System
G C § 22.2141 5.00
Judiciary Fund 12/05 – 1/1/08
L G C § 133.154 42.00
District Court Technology Fee
G C § 51.305 10/01/09 5.00
Court Record Digital & Preservation Fee
G C § 51.708 01/01/10 10.00
Total
237.00
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DIVORCE CASES – BASIC FEES
FEES DUE AT THE TIME OF FILING A NEW SUIT
Fee
Authority Divorce
Clerk
G C § 51.317 Effective January 1, 2004
50.00
State Consolidated Fee - Judicial Fund
L G C § 133.151 45.00
Indigent Legal Service Fee
L G C § 133.152 Atty. General Opinion GA-0491
5.00
Law Library
L G C § 323.023 35.00
Steno
G C § 51.601(a) 15.00
Copy Fee –Notice
G C § 51.319(3) 10.00
Form VS-165 to TDHS
HSC § 194.002 GC § 51.319(3)
5.00
Records Management & Preservation Fee
G C § 51.317 10.00
Security Service Fee
L G C § 291.008 5.00
Appellate Judicial System
G C § 22.2141 5.00
Judiciary Fund 12/05 – 1/1/08
L G C § 133.154 42.00
Family Protection Fee Applies to Divorces only
G C § 51.961 15.00
District Court Technology Fee
G C § 51.305 01/01/09 5.00
Court Record Digital & Preservation Fee
G C § 51.708 01/01/10
10.00
Total
257.00
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FAMILY CASES- FEES – NO SERVICE
Type of case Statute Amount Adoption of a Child Includes Basic Fee, Central Adoption Registry Fee -$15.00/ c/c decree to atty-$10.00/ Report to CRF/Cert. of Adoption BVS-$5.00 (Ad litem & social study paid directly) Separate check to Texas of Vital Statistics-$47 CRF=Central Adoption Registry Fee
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151 G C § 51.317, FC 108.006
267.00
Adoption of a Child by Publication All fees above and Service through the Sheriff (required) 8 + 60 A separate check to the newspaper $286.60 (1 time only) As of 2/01/2012
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151 G C § 51.317, FC § 108.006
335.00
Adoption of an Adult Separate check to Texas of Vital Statistics- $47 Without investigation fee & no ad litem fees
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
267.00
Annulment/Suit to Declare Marriage Void
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
257.00
Change of Name – Minors & Adults Separate check to Texas of Vital Statistics $37.00
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
237.00
Custody Petitions G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
237.00
Divorce - No Children – Basic Fee – Form VS-165 to TDHS Same Fees for IOLTA Divorces Add $10 for change of Name Certificate
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
257.00
Divorce - Children Basic Fee – Form VS-165 to TDHS – Child Support Fee Same Fees for IOLTA Divorces
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
287.00
Divorce - No Children – TRO Basic Fee - Form VS-165 to TDHS Add fees for citation and precept and Service Sheriff’s Fees = TRO precept = 70.00 citation = 60.00 Same Fees for IOLTA Divorces Add $10 for change of Name Certificate
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
257.00
Divorce - Children – TRO Basic Fee, , Form VS-165 to TDHS, Child Support Fee Add fees for citation and precept and Service Sheriff’s Fees = TRO precept = 70.00 citation = 60.00 Same Fees for IOLTA Divorces Add $10 for change of Name Certificate
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
287.00
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CONTINUED – FAMILY Divorce – Citation by Posting * No Children/No Property Basic Fee, form VS-165 to TDHS Add citation and sheriff service fees = 8 +50 Same Fees for IOLTA Divorces
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
257.00 315.00*
Divorce – Citation by Publication* Basic Fee, Form VS-165 to TDHS, Child Support Fee, A separate check to the newspaper $286.60 (1 time only) As of 2/01/2012 Add citation and sheriff service fees = 8 +50 Same Fees for IOLTA Divorces Add $10 for change of Name Certificate
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
287.00 345.00*
Divorce with Waiver- No Children Includes Basic Fee, Form VS-165 to TDHS
Same Fees for IOLTA Divorces
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151 H S C § 194.002 F C § 203.005
257.00
Divorce with Waiver- Children Includes Basic Fee, Form VS-165 to TDHS, Child Support Fee Same Fees for IOLTA Divorces
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151 H S C § 194.002 F C § 203.005
287.00
Enforcement of Foreign Judgment/Decree
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
237.00
Gestational Surrogacy Agreement
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
237.00
Habeas Corpus Suit
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
237.00
Name Change – Adult or Minor
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
237.00
Partition in a family case
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
237.00
Parental Notification/Jane Doe Judicial Notification Reimbursement from State - 195.00 (exempt from Judiciary Fund- 42.00)
F C § 33.003 No Fee
Paternity – No Service Includes Basic Fee, Form VS-165 to TDHS, Child Support Fee - Separate check to Texas of Vital Statistics 47.00
G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
272.00
Protective Order (No Family Protection Fee $ 15.00 to applicant) Basic Fees to be assessed against Respondent Additional Fees against Respondent – State Fee -
F C § 81.002 No Fee 237.00 + 16.00
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CONTINUED – FAMILY Qualified Domestic Relations Order/Petition QDRO – Must be filed as a new case
F C § 9.001 237.00
Removal of Disability of Minor G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
237.00
Suit Affecting Parent Child Relationship G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
237.00
Suspension of License 15.00 + 5 copy of order
F C § 110.002 20.00
Support and Maintenance Petition G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
237.00
Transfer of Venue – Incoming G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
237.00
Transfers from Another County SAPCR (No fee to the State)
F C § 110.005 45.00
Writ of Garnishment after Judgment Petition G C § 51.317 L G C § 133.151
237.00
Service Fee must be included – Service by Sheriff’s Department
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FAMILY CASES – MOTIONS, PLEADINGS, SERVICE, ETC.
FEES DUE AS SERVICE IS PERFORMED Type of Service Statute Amount Abstract of Judgment
G C § 51.318 8.00
Administrative Writ of Withholding No Other fees
F C § 158.503 (d) 15.00
Capias
G C § 51.318 8.00
Certificate for Change of Name
H & S C § 192.010 10.00
Certified Copy of a record per page
G C § 51.317 1.00
Citation
G C § 51.318 8.00
Citation by Certified Mail by Clerk Personal Service –RRR- includes 8 + 60 + 13 postage
G C § 51.319 81.00
Citation by Publication – Family Case – 1 time (8+ Sheriff’s Fees – 50.00) A separate check to the Newspaper for $286.60
G C § 51.317 58.00
Copies per page Includes certification
G C § 51.318
1.00
Contempt Action - $15.00
G C § 51.317 (b) (2)
15.00
Counterclaim/Counter Petition - $15.00 + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Indigent Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
35.00
Credit Cards accepted - Visa – Master Card American Express & Discovery Extra charge for each transaction up to $99 $100 or more
3.00 6.00
Cross-Action - $ 15.00 + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Indigent Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
35.00
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CONTINUED - FAMILY
E FILING ($2.00 per document / each pleading)Additional copies included in E Filing After 20 pages = $ 0.50 each
Supreme Court Order Misc. Docket No. 04-9093
2.00 .50
Execution Attorney will deliver to Sheriff - $200
G C § 51.318 8.00
Exemplified Copy/ Certificate
G C § 51.317 5.00
Faxes Incoming - 2.00 first page + 1.00 extra pages Outgoing - 4.25 first page + 2.25 extra pages
G C § 51.318(b)(3) Commissioners’ Court
2.00 + 4.25 +
Interpleader - $15.00 + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Indigent Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
35.00
Intervention - $15.00 + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Indigent Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
35.00
Investments Registry of the Court –Administrative expense Interest bearing accounts 10% from interest Non-interest accounts 5% not to exceed
L G C § 117.052 50.00
Jury Fee
G C § 51.604 30.00
Motion for Contempt
F C § 110.002 15.00
Motion for Enforcement
F C § 110.002 15.00
Motion/Petition for License Suspension
F C § 110.002 15.00
Motion for New Trial/Appeal from Master Court $15.00 + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Indigent Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
35.00
Motion to Modify
F C § 110.002 15.00
Motion To Reinstate/Reactivate –De Novo Hearing - $15.00 + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Indigent Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
35.00
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CONTINUED – FAMILY Motion to Revoke Stay of Suspension
F C § 110.002 15.00
Motion to Transfer - Outgoing
F C § 110.002 15.00
Notice of Appeal - $15.00 + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Indigent Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
GC § 51.317 (b) (2) GC § 51.708 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
35.00
Notice of Application for Judicial Writ of Withholding
F C § 110.002 15.00
Non Certified copy of a records
G C § 51.318 1.00
NSF Returned Checks
B C C § 3.506 30.00
Order of Sale Attorney will deliver to Sheriff with $200 fee
G C § 51.318 8.00
Precept
G C § 51.318 8.00
Registered Mail by Clerk 8.00 + 60.00 + 18.00 (postage)
G C § 51.317 86.00
Request to Modify or Terminate Withholding
F C § 158.403 15.00
Searching files or records to ascertain the existence of an instrument or record in the District Clerk’s Office
G C § 51.318(b)(3) 5.00
Searching files or records to locate a cause when docket number is not provided
G C § 51.318(b)(3) 5.00
Searching files / Retrieval Fee for cases at warehouse number is not provided
Commissioners’ Court G C § 51.319 (3)
10.00
Service by Constable, Sheriff See Sheriff’s Fees Schedule on Page 22
Page: 22
Subpoena
G C § 51.318 8.00
Third Party Petition - $15.00 + 10.00 Records Management Fee + 5.00 Indigent Fee + 5.00 Technology Fee
G C § 51.317 (b) (2) L G C § 133.152 G C § 51.317 (b) (4) G C § 51.305
35.00
Writ of Attachment
G C § 51.317 8.00
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CONTINUED – FAMILY Writ of Attachment
G C § 51.317 8.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus
G C § 51.317 8.00
Writ of Execution
G C § 51.317 8.00
Writ of Withholding
F C § 110.004 & F C § 158.503 (d)
15.00
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MISCELLANEOUS FEE SCHEDULE
E FILING - $2.00 per document / each pleading Additional copies included in E Filing After 20 pages = $ 0.50 each
Supreme Court Order Misc. Docket No. 04-9093 Available @ www.co.cameron.tx.us under District clerk
2.00 .50
FAXES Incoming - 2.00 first page + 1.00 extra pages Outgoing - 4.25 first page + 2.25 extra pages
G C § 51.318(b)(3) Commissioners’ Court
2.00 + 4.25 +
LOCAL RULES
Supreme Court Order Misc. Docket No. 12-9035 Available @ www.co.cameron.tx.us under District clerk
PASSPORT FEES Clerk’s Fees Pictures Expedite Fee for postage Separate Check to: U. S. Department of State Book - $ 110.00 = adults $90.00 = minors Card - $ 30.00 = adults $15.00 = minors Available: Expedited Fee 60.00 + 12.85 = $72.85
G C § 51.3031
25.00 10.00 17.50
Legend for Statutes Statutes available @ www.capitol.state.tx.us
BCC- Business and Commerce Code CCP - Code of Criminal Procedure CPRC - Civil Practice & Remedies Code FC- Family Code GC – Government Code HSC - Health and Safety Code LGC - Local Government Code TRCP – Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
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CRIMINAL COURT COSTS
January 1, 2010/Revised 2/15/2013
EFFECTIVE 9-1-05 EFFECTIVE 12/05 EFFECTIVE 1-1-06 BASIC FEES Authority Misd. Felony Clerk’s Fee
C C P § 102.005 $ 40.00 $ 40.00
State Fee * Consolidated (see breakdown)
L G C § 133.102 83.00 133.00
Records Management Preservation Fee **
C C P § 102.005 22.50 2.50
22.50 2.50
Court Security Fee
C C P §102.017 3.00 5.00
Juror Reimb. Fund 9/1/05
C C P § 102.0045 4.00 4.00
County Attorney Fee
C C P § 102.008 25.00
Judiciary Fund 12/05 Amended 1/08 Judicial Support Fee
L G C § 133.105 6.00 6.00
Indigent Defense Fund -1/1/08
LGC § 133.107 2.00 2.00
County & District Technology Fee 01/01/10
C C P § 102.0169 4.00 4.00
Total Basic Court Costs
$ 192.00 $ 219.00
OTHER FEES TO BE ASSESSED (AS NEEDED)
County Child Abuse Prevention Fund On all convictions – Effective 1/1/06
CCP § 102.0186 (PC § 21.02, 21.11, 22.011 & 22.021 )
100.00
Peace Officer Fees – Arrest Fee without a warrant Warrant Fee (warrant or capias pro fine) Serving Writ
C C P § 102.011 C C P § 102.011
5.00 50.00 35.00
Jury Trial Fee
C C P § 102.004 20.00
Video Fee Only on offense - VACS6701i-1 & PC 49.04
C C P § 102.018 15.00
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CONTINUED – CRIMINAL Repayment of Rewards (felony) Retain $7..remainder to Local Crime Stopper Program –GC 414.001
C C P § 37.073 C C P § 42.152(b)(2)
All or part
Local Crime Stoppers – Not to exceed (as a condition of probation)
C C P § 42.132 50.00
County Attorney Fee –Reduced to Misdemeanor or gambling offenses (Already included in misd. Column)
C C P § 102.008 25.00
Juvenile Delinquency Prevention On convictions under 28.08 PC (graffiti) Includes Juveniles & their parents FC 54.0461 – amended 1/1/08
C C P § 102.0171(a) C C P § 102.041
50.00
EMS (Trauma Facilities & Trauma Care System Convictions P C, Chapter 49 (Intoxication , except 49.02 PI & 49.031 Open container), Treasurer State Comptroller
C C P § 102.0185 100.00
Time Payment Fee If paying fine, cost or restitution in installments & if not paid within 30 days (9-1-99)
L G C § 133.103 25.00
Transaction Fee -Administration Fee not to exceed May be assessed on each payment transaction 9-1-99
C C P § 102.072 2.00
Substance Abuse–Residential After-Care
C C P § 42.12-14(c) (2) Set by comm. Court
DNA test fee [Felony –conviction under GC 411.1471(a)(1)] Misdemeanor A & B [public lewdness/indecent exposure If defendant is placed on probation or deferred Adjudication as sex offender - 01/01/10
C C P § 102.020 C C P § 102.020 C C P §102.020
250.00 50.00 34.00
Motion to change Juvenile Sex Offense Registration (per agency) -Clerk to send copy by CM to each law enforcement Agency designated by court or person
C C P § 62.13(g) 20.00
Restitution Payment Fee 1/1/06
C C P § 42.037 12.00
Drug Court Program Fee 6/15/07 Drug convictions/intoxication DWI Revised 01/01/10 (from 50 to 60)
C C P § 102.0178 G C § 102.0215 C C P §102.0178
60.00
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*STATE FEE –Breakdown –(consolidated 1/1/04) Misd. Felony Consolidated Court Costs (Criminal Justice Fund, Law Enforcement Education Fd. - Juvenile Prob. Diversion Fd.)
40.00 80.00
Fugitive Apprehension
5.00 5.00
Juvenile Crime and Delinquency Fund
.50 .50
Compensation to Victims of Crime
35.00 45.00
Judicial Court Personnel Training
2.00 2.00
Correctional Management Institute
.50 .50
Total (as indicated above)
83.00 133.00
* A county that maintains a certified Breath Alcohol Testing Program but does not use the services of a certified technical Supervisor employed by the Dept. may keep $22.50 of these costs on a conviction. CH. 49, Penal Code (DWI) other than an offense that is a class C Misd. CCP 102.016(b)
** Effective 6/17/05 Records Management Preservation Fees to be disbursed as follows 22.50 to County RMPF & 2.50 to the Clerk
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CAMERON COUNTY SHERIFF – SERVICE FEES SCHEDULE
(956) 554-6700
Effective January 1, 2007 – to the present
Fee Name Amount Fee Name Amount Citation
60.00 Summons 60.00
Citation by Cert. Mail
60.00 Tax Warrant 200.00
Citation by Posting
50.00 Temporary Protective Order 70.00
Citation by Publication 50.00 Protective Order under Family Law Chapter 71
No Fee
Citation by Scire Facias
200.00 Temporary Restraining -Order (family) (precept)
70.00
Injunction
60.00 Writ of Attachment/Capias (person) 80.00
Notice
60.00 Writ of Attachment (Property) 200.00
Notice of Sale
50.00 Writ of Execution 200.00
Notice by Publication
50.00 Writ of Garnishment 75.00
Notice to take Deposition
60.00 Writ of Habeas Corpus 75.00
Order
60.00 Writ of Possession 200.00
Orders of Sale
200.00 Writ of Sequestration 200.00
Precept to Serve (civil)
60.00 Writ of Injunction (entered 11/01/2010 w/permission)
60.00
Subpoena – Civil
60.00
Subpoena Duces Tecum – (Civil)
60.00
Note: Fees are due after two unsuccessful attempts
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Cameron County District Judges & Appointed Associate Judges Effective January 1, 2013
Hon. Benjamin Euresti 107th District Court – A
(956) 544-0845 - 3rd Floor
Hon. Menton Murray, Jr. * 357th District Court- E
(956) 548-9522 – 1st Floor
Hon. Arturo C. Nelson 138th District Court - B
(956) 544-0877 – 3rd Floor
Hon. Elia Cornejo Lopez 404th District Court - G
(956) 544-0837 – 3rd Floor
Hon. Migdalia Lopez 197th District Court - C
(956) 574-8150 – 3rd Floor
Hon. David Sanchez 444th District Court - H
(956)547-7035 – 1st Floor
Hon. Janet Leal 103rd District Court - D
(956) 544-0844 – 3rd Floor
Hon. Rolando Olvera 445th District Court - I
(956)547-7070 – 2nd Floor
Hon. Gilberto Rosas Associate Judge
A.G. –Child Support Court (956)544-0885
Hon. James Belton Associate Judge - C.P.S. Dependent & Neglected
Court (956)372-1205
Hon. Menton Murray, Jr. Appointed Judge Juvenile Court
(956)399-3075
* Temporarily appointed on 01/01/2013