Archive for December, 2008

The Judicial Council of California recently announced that new fee structure will go into effect starting January 1, 2009, for civil filings and increased penalties as well as new assessments for traffic tickets and all other criminal convictions.

Under the new fee scheme, the filing fee for an “unlimited” civil case (which is a case where the amount sought in the lawsuit is more than $25,000) will go from $320 to $350, an increase of $30. At the same time, typical cost of traffic tickets will increase by $35, and an additional $30 will be due upon conviction of any misdemeanor or felony.

In addition to the $30 fee increase for unlimited civil case filings, the filing fee for limited civil cases will increase by $25 (this is where the amount at issue is $10,000 to $25,000) and by $20 where the amount at issue is $10,000 or less.

To see the full news release, visit the Judicial Council’s website at: www . courtinfo .ca . gov/presscenter/newsreleases/NR68-08.PDF