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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