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ABOUT COSTS
There are no charges for any legal services on contingent fee cases; however, the costs and expenses of a new case are the client's responsibility. Courts and levying officers are required to received payment for their services in advance. Thus, we require a cost deposit of $500 for each new judgment accepted for enforcement. This allows us to aggressively pursue enforcement of your judgment. Most court costs and levying officer fees can be added to the judgment. An additional deposit is required to domesticate out of state judgments. If you are a low income individual, you might qualify for a fee waiver. Click here for more information. Typical costs involved with the enforcement of a judgment are listed below.
POST JUDGMENT RELATED COURT FEES
Document Fee
Issuing writ of execution, or any other writ for enforcement
of an order or judgment $25
Issuing abstract of judgment $25
Issuing an order of sale $30
Application for order of sale of a dwelling $40
Application for examination of third person controlling
defendant's property $40
Application for order for judgment debtor examination $40
Certificate of satisfaction of judgment $25
Renewal of judgment $30
Motion or other paper requiring a hearing $40
Entry of Sister State judgment
Judgment over $25,000 $395
Judgment $10,000-
Judgment up to $10,000 $225
NOTE: Some courts are authorized to charge a higher fee for entry of a sister state judgment.
Certifying a copy of paper, record, or proceeding on file $25
(copy fees not included*)
copy fees are $0.50/page
Certificate of facts regarding unsatisfied judgment $15
Personal property lien $20
LEVYING OFFICER FEES (SHERIFF)
Levy deposits are estimates of costs based upon the combination of statutory fees and anticipated expenses related to performing a particular type of levy. Additional deposits may be required in order to offset expenses related to the handling of inventory, moving, safekeeping of property, and conducting execution sales. A deposit, sufficient to pay the costs of seizing and storing property, is a prerequisite to the performance of any levy by the Sheriff's Civil Office. The Sheriff's statutory fees and expenses related to the enforcement of a money judgment will increase the total amount to satisfy the judgment. Any portion of the creditor's deposit that is not actually used will be refunded to the judgment creditor within a reasonable time after completion of all enforcement efforts. When the original writ is returned to the court, the Sheriff must prepare an accounting report (writ return) crediting all partial satisfactions and added costs. Deposits for such things as opening a safe deposit box and property levies vary by county.
ORDER FOR APPEARANCE (judgment debtor examination) $30
DEPOSIT ACCOUNT (BANK) LEVY $30
SAFE DEPOSIT BOX $600
EARNINGS WITHHOLDING ORDER (wage garnishment) $30
THIRD PARTY LEVIES (debtor's assets in possession of a third party) $30
BOOK LEVY (debtor's assets in possession of levying officer) $30
TILL TAP (seize cash/checks only) $85
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PERSONAL PROPERTY LEVY $1,200
REAL PROPERTY (levy and sell debtor's interest in real property) $1,200
REGISTERED PROCESS SERVERS
Some sheriff’s do not serve non enforcement process such as subpoenas. In these cases,
a Registered Process Server is utilized to serve documents. Fees generally are in
the $35-
RECORDER
Recorder’s fees vary but are generally in the $20.00 range.
Waiver of Costs
You might qualify for a waiver of costs. To qualify for a waiver of costs, you must meet one of the following criteria:
1. You are receiving financial assistance under one or more of the following programs:
- SSI and SSP (Supplemental Security Income and State Supplementary Payments
- Medi-
Cal - CalWORKs/TANF (formerly known as AFDC)
- Food Stamp Program
- General Relief/General Assistance
- CAPI (Cash Assistance Program for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Legal Immigrants
- IHSS (In-
Home Supportive Services)
Click here for verification information.
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2. Your total gross monthly household income is equal to or less than the following amounts:
NUMBER IN FAMILY FAMILY INCOME*
1 $1,128.13
2 1,517.71
3 1,907.30
4 2,296.88
5 2,686.46
6 3,076.05
Each Additional Person $389.59
*Subject to change
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3. Your income is not enough to pay for the common necessaries of life for yourself and the people you support and also pay court fees and costs.
Click here to apply for a waiver of costs.