Clerk of Court - Magistrate Division

This division is responsible for the execution of dispossessory actions, statement of claims, garnishments and abandoned motor vehicles. Magistrate court has jurisdiction over claims up to and including $15,000.00. Claims are filed in the county of the defendant’s residence.

Filing fees are as follows:

• $57.00 Statement of Claims, Dispossessory Actions, Garnishments
• Plus $50.00 each Sheriff’s Entry of Service (except Dispossessory which are $25.00 each)
• $46.00 Abandoned Motor Vehicle (plus $14.00 certified copy of Final Order Authorizing Sale of Vehicle)

NOTICE: UPDATED COST SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE 7/1/2024:

• $61.00 Statement of Claims, Dispossessory Actions, Garnishments
• Plus $50.00 each Sheriff’s Entry of Service (except Dispossessory which are $25.00 each)
• $50.00 Abandoned Motor Vehicle (plus $14.00 certified copy of Final Order Authorizing Sale of Vehicle) 

Criminal Division

The clerk maintains records of the following misdemeanor cases: Shoplifting > $500, Possession of Marijuana >1oz, Possession/Furnishing/Distribution of Alcohol to a person under 21 YOA, Criminal Trespass, and Misdemeanor Deposit Account Fraud (Bad checks), and Refund Fraud > $500