The Clerk's Office
| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Can / Cannot |
| Schedule of Costs |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. What is the address of the Court?
- A. New Philadelphia Municipal Court
166 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH 44663 - Q. What are the Court hours?
- A. Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Payments are only accepted until 4:00 p.m.
- Q. What types of payment does the Court accept?
- A. The court accepts payment by cash, check (personal, cashier, or company), money order, or credit card (in person and online)*. If you are sending a company check, please attach a copy of the citation.
* The Court accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover (payments over the phone are not accepted) - Q. Whom do I make the check, money order, or cashier check out to?
- A. New Philadelphia Municipal Court
- Q. Who do I send my probation fee to?
- A. Send probation fees to the New Philadelphia Municipal Court. Please Include the case number and note that the check is for a probation fee. Checks and money orders can be made payable to New Philadelphia Municipal Court.
- Q. I just got a bondable citation and I cannot pay the fine by the date to appear in court. Can I set up a payment plan?
- A. No, if you wish to set up a payment plan, you must appear in court on the date stated at the bottom of the citation.
Can / Cannot
The Clerk's Office Can:
- Help you understand how the court works;
- Answer questions concerning court procedures;
- Help you find information regarding your case;
- Answer questions about money owed to the Court;
- Direct you to other agencies who can provide service;
- Direct you to where you need to appear in Court.
The Clerk's Office Cannot:
- Give you legal advice;
- Fill out forms for you;
- Tell you what to say or write;
- Recommend lawyers;
- Reschedule for the Judge's offices.
Schedule of Costs
Effective July 1, 2006
| Civil | Costs |
|---|---|
| Complaint (Includes One Certified Mail Service) | $96.00 |
| Non Resident Party | $106.00 |
| Each Additional Defendant | $10.00 |
| Additional Service | |
| Certified Mail | $6.00 |
| Personal Service—Bailiff | $6.00 |
| Regular Mail/Certificate of Mail | $2.00 |
| Restricted Delivery with Certified Mail | $9.00 |
| Subpoenas | $3.00 |
| Subpoenas—Personal Service on Each Defendant(R.C. § 311.17(A)(8)) | $6.00 |
| Judgment by Confession—Cognovit | $96.00 |
| Counterclaim/Crossclaim | $40.00 |
| Third Party Complaint | $50.00 |
| Amended Complaint | $20.00 |
| Jury Demand (Payable Ten Days Prior to Jury Trial) | $350.00 (deposit) |
| Garnishments—Bank Attachments | $55.00 |
| Bank Attachments (Additional $1.00 Bank Handling Fee) | Add $1.00 |
| Debtor's Examination | |
| With Praecipe for Certified Mail | $39.00 |
| With Praecipe for Personal Service (Bailiff) | $45.00 |
| Motion to Show Cause | |
| With Praecipe for Certified Mail | $25.00 |
| With Praecipe for Personal Service (Bailiff) | $31.00 |
| Motion to Vacate, Revivor, Modify Judgment | $55.00 |
| Executions (If Pre-Judgment, $96.00 Filing Fee Applies) | |
| Household Goods | $200.00 (deposit) |
| Vehicles | $200.00 (deposit) |
| Bailiff Fee for Executions (R.C. § 311.17(A)(1)(c)) | $50.00 |
| Publication Fees | $400.00 (as partial advance deposit) |
| Writ of Restitution Bailiff Fee—Includes Writ of Restitution for Residential Premises, Mobile Homes (R.C. § 311.17(A)(7)) (Applies if Bailiff Must Execute Writ—Payable in Advance of Execution of Writ) | $60.00 |
| Making Certificate of Judgment | $15.00 |
| Certificate of Judgment Transfer Out of Our Court | $5.00 |
| Certificate of Judgment Transfer Into Our Court | $5.00 |
| Release of Lien | $5.00 |
| Trusteeship | $61.00 |
| Replevin | $200.00 (deposit) |
| Bailiff Fee for Writ of Replevin (If Bailiff Goes Out) | $40.00 |
| Driving—Suspensions | |
| Appeal of ALS | $89.00 |
| Privileges Only—ALS | $26.00 |
| 12 Point Suspension | $89.00 |
| Non Compliance | $26.00 |
| Small Claims | Cost |
| Small Claims (Includes One Certified Mail Services) | |
| Complaint | $38.00 |
| Each Additional Defendant | $5.00 |
| Counterclaim/Crossclaim | $20.00 |
| Additional Service | |
| Certified Mail | $6.00 |
| Personal Service | $6.00 |
| Regular Mail/Certificate of Mail | $2.00 |
| Restricted Delivery with Certified Mail | $9.00 |
| Subpoenas | $3.00 |
| Subpoenas—Personal Service | $6.00 |
| Transfer From Small Claims to Regular Docket | $50.00 |
| Amended Complaint | $15.00 |
| Third Party Complaint | $20.00 |
| Garnishments—Bank Attachments | $55.00 |
| Bank Attachments (Additional $1.00 Bank Handling Fee) | Add $1.00 |
| Debtor's Examination | |
| With Praecipe for Certified Mail | $39.00 |
| With Praecipe for Personal Service | $45.00 |
| Motion to Show Cause | |
| With Praecipe for Certified Mail | $25.00 |
| With Praecipe for Personal Service | $31.00 |
| Motion to Vacate, Revivor, Modify Judgment | $55.00 |
| Asset and Liability Form | $10.00 |
| Asset and Liability Form with Personal Service | $16.00 |
| Making Certificate of Judgment | $15.00 |
| Certificate of Judgment Transfer Out of Our Court | $5.00 |
| Certificate of Judgment Transfer Into Our Court | $5.00 |
| Release of Lien | $5.00 |
| Traffic and Criminal | Cost |
| Subpoenas | $3.00 |
| Subpoena—Personal Service (R.C. § 311.17(A)(8)) | $6.00 |
| Additional Service | |
| Certified Mail | $6.00 |
| Personal Service—Bailiff | $6.00 |
| Regular Mail/Certificate of Mail | $2.00 |
| Restricted Delivery with Certified Mail | $9.00 |
| Miscellaneous All Divisions | Cost |
| Appeal to Fifth District Court of Appeals | $120.00 |
| Certified Copies | $1.00 |
| Credit Card Convenience Fee | $3.00 |
| Exemplified Copies | $3.00 |
| Expungement Fee | $50.00 |
| Photocopies | .25 ¢ per page |
| Return Check Fee | $20.00 |