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Skamania County Clerk's Fee Schedule  (.pdf file)

                                                           CIVIL

TITLE

DESCRIPTION

Fee

RCW

Abstract of Judgment

Filing

20.00

36.18.012(2)

Abstract of Judgment

Preparation

   5.00

36.18.016(4)

Anti-Harassment/Unlawful Harassment Petition

Forms and Filing

 53.00

10.14.040

36.18.020(2)(d)

Civil Filing

Filing

200.00

36.18.020(2)(a)

Common Law Lien

Filing Petition to Invalidate Lien

35.00

36.18.012(9)

60.70.060(3)

Counterclaim/Cross-Claim/ Third Party Claim

   -Exception
-File in Existing Case File

 

-In Unlawful Detainer Case

-In Modification Case filed within original Domestic file*

-In original Domestic action*

*Includes Facilitator Surcharge

200.00

 

157.00

56.00

 

220.00

26.12.240

36.18.020(2)(a)

36.18.012(5)

36.18.016(2)(a)

Res. 2005-25

Deeds of Trust – Surplus Funds

Filing

200.00

36.18.020(2)(a)

61.24.080(3)

Election – Affidavit of Elector

Contesting Election of Person

Filing

200.00

28A.305.070

29A.68.030

36.18.020(2)(a)

Emancipation of a Minor

Filing

 50.00

13.64.020

36.18.014

Extension of Judgment

Filing

200.00

6.17.020

9.94A.760(4)

36.18.016(14)

Firearms – Petition to Restore Right to Possess

Filing

200.00

9.41.047(3)

36.18.020(2)(a)

Frivolous Claim of Lien

-Filing Application/Petition

-File in Existing Case File

 35.00

No Fee

36.18.016(17)

60.04.081(3)

Foreign Judgment

Filing

200.00

36.18.020(2)(a)

Jury Demand

-12 Member Jury

-6 Member Jury

250.00

125.00

36.18.016(3)(a)

Land Use Petition

Filing

200.00

36.18.020(2)(a)

36.70C.040

Legal Newspaper

 

Petition and Order

200.00

36.18.020(2)(a)

65.16.040

Mandatory Arbitration Request

Filing Statement of Arbitrability

220.00

36.18.016(24)

Ord. 2002-09

Protection of Vulnerable Adults

Filing

200.00

36.18.020(2)(a)

74.34.110

Registration of Land Titles – Torrens Act

Application for Registration

20.00

36.18.016(13)

65.12.780

Restrictive Covenant

Petition to Strike

 20.00

36.18.012(6)

49.60.227

Sexually Violent Predator

-Filing Petition for Civil Commitment

-County Reimbursment

200.00

 

Actual Costs

36.18.020(2)(a)

71.09.030

388-885 WAC

Tax Warrant

Filing for Unpaid Taxes or Overpayment

  20.00

36.18.012(10)

 

Transcript of Judgment

Filing

 20.00

36.18.012(2)

Unlawful Detainer

-Filing – Without Order

-Upon Filing of Answer or any Order, other than Default Orders

                                           Total

 45.00     112.00

 

157.00

36.18.012(4)

36.18.020(2)(a)

 

 

Water Rights Statement

Filing

 25.00

36.18.016(16)

90.03.180

Water System Requirement – Enforcement

Filing Certified Copy of Administrative Order

200.00

36.18.020(2)(a)

70.119A.040(6)

                                            Domestic/Adoption

TITLE

DESCRIPTION

FEE

RCW

Adoption

Filing

-Includes Facilitator Surcharge

220.00

26.12.240

36.18.016(15)

36.18.020(2)(a)

Res. 2005-25

Domestic Relations –

Dissolution/Legal Separation/

Invalidity

Filing

-Includes Facilitator Surcharge

-Includes Domestic Violence Surcharge

250.00

26.12.240

36.18.016(2)(b)

36.18.016(15)

36.18.020(2)(a)

Res. 2005-25

Facilitator Fee

Fee for Services

25.00

26.12.240

Res. 2005-25

Modification of Decree/Notice or Petition Regarding Relocation of Children

 

-Skamania County Cases

-All Other Counties/States

 

 

 

-Filing in Existing Case

-New Filing

-Includes Facilitator Surcharge

 

 

 

 

56.00

220.00

26.09.260

26.09.440

26.12.240

36.18.016(2)

36.18.016(15)

36.18.020(2)(a)

36.18.050

Res. 2005-25

Parentage – Paternity/Challenge/ Parenting Plan/Support

Filing

-Includes Facilitator Surcharge

220.00

26.12.240

36.18.016(15)

36.18.020(2)(a)

Res. 2005-25

Termination of Parent-Child Relationship

Filing

-Includes Facilitator Surcharge

220.00

26.12.240

36.18.016(15)

36.18.020(2)(a)

Res. 2005-25

Third Party Custody

Filing

-Includes Facilitator Surcharge

220.00

26.12.240

36.18.016(15)

36.18.020(2)(a)

Res. 2005-25

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act – UCCJA

Filing for Registration, Enforcement or Modification

-Includes Facilitator Surcharge

220.00

26.12.240

26.27.441

36.18.016(15)

36.18.020(2)(a)

Res. 2005-25

Wage Assignment – Spousal

Maintenance or Child Support

Filing of Original Action

-Includes Facilitator Surcharge

220.00

26.12.240

26.18.070

36.18.016(15)

36.18.020(2)(a)

 

                                                            Probate

 

TITLE

DESCRIPTION

FEE

RCW

Certificate of Qualification

Issuance

2.00

36.18.016(9)

Letters of Administration/ Testamentary/Guardianship

Certified Copy

2.00

36.18.016(9)

Escheat – Probate Proceedings

-Filing Claim

-Filing Revenue Dept Affidavit

200.00

2.00

11.08.300

36.18.020(2)(f)

Estate – Probate

Filing

200.00

36.18.020(2)(f)

Guardianship

Filing

200.00

36.18.020(2)(f)

Non-Judicial Resolution

Filing Petition, Agreement or

Memorandum

20.00

11.96A.220

36.18.012(8)

Non-Probate Notice to Creditors

Filing

-No Probate in State

200.00

11.42.010(3)(a)

36.18.020(2)(f)

Notice to Creditors

Filing

-Probate Filed in Another County

20.00

11.40.020(2)

36.18.012(3)

Petition Objecting to Non-

Judicial Resolution

Filing

200.00

36.18.020(2)(g)

Petition Contesting Will

Filing

200.00

36.18.020(2)(g)

Petition to Admit Rejected Will

Filing

200.00

36.18.020(2)(g)

Small Estate Affidavit

Filing

20.00

11.62.010

36.18.012(3)

Will Only

Filing After Death

-No Probate

20.00

36.18.012(7)

Will Repository

Filing Prior to Death

-Under Seal, Each Will or Codicil

20.00

11.12

36.18.016(26)

 

                                                            Appeals

 

TITLE

DESCRIPTION

FEE

RCW

Appeals from Administrative

Hearing Decision

Filing

200.00

34.05.514

36.18.020(2)(c)

Appeal from Arbitration Award

File Request for Trial De Novo

250.00

36.18.016(25)

Ord. 1999-09

Appeal from Court of

Limited Jurisdiction – Civil

Filing Fee

-Paid at CLJ

200.00

36.18.020(2)(b)

Appeal from Court of

Limited Jurisdiction – Criminal

Filing Fee Imposed When Affirmed or Dismissed

-Paid at CLJ

200.00

36.18.020(2)(h)

Clerk’s Papers

Copies of Designation – Per Page

.50

36.18.016(20)

RAP 9.7(a)

Diking/Drainage/Sewerage Improvement District

Petition for Review

200.00

36.18.020(2)(a)

85.15.110

Notice of Appeal to Appellate Court

Filing (paid at trial court)

250.00

2.32.070

36.18.018(2)

Petition for Review of a Court of Appeals Decision

Terminating Review

Filing

200.00

2.32.070

Property Taxes, Certification of Delinquency, Application for Judgment

Each Contestant at Time of Filing Appeal

2.00

84.64.040

84.64.120

Transmittal of Record and Exhibits

Shipping

Actual Cost

RAP 9.8; 15.4(e)

 

                                                    Miscellaneous

TITLE

DESCRIPTION

FEE

RCW

Approving Bonds

Not Part of Another File

2.00

36.18.016(8)

Authenticated or Exemplified Certificate

For Each Seal Applied

-In Addition to Certified Copy Fee

2.00

36.18.016(4)

Change of Venue

-Preparation of File

-Certificate

-Filing Fee to Receiving Clerk

-Shipping

- Certified Copies as Required

20.00

2.00

 

Actual Costs

4.12.090, 100

36.18.016(4)

36.18.016(5)

36.18.016(18)

CR 82(d)

Copies – Certified

-First Page

-Each Additional Page

5.00

1.00

36.18.016(4)

36.23.067

Copies – Not Certified

From File or of Record – Per Page

.50

36.18.016(4)

Copies – In Electronic Format

-E-mail – Per Page

-CD – Per Page,

-Plus Additional Cost Per CD

.25

.25

20.00

36.18.016(4)

Copy of Court Proceedings

-Cassette Tape

-Video Tape or CD

10.00

25.00

36.18.016(12)

Clerk’s Services

Presentation of Orders, Record Searches, Statistical Reports

- Per Hour or Portion of Hour

 

 

20.00

36.18.016(11)

36.18.050

Costs for Nonstatuory Services

by Authority of Local Ordinance or Policy

-NSF Fee

-Misc. Copies

-Local Court Rules

15.00

.15

15.00

36.18.016(23)

Executing Certificates

With or Without Seal

2.00

36.18.016(5)

Fees in Special Cases

Where no Fee is Provided –

Fees Similar and Equal to Like Services

Variable

36.18.050

Filing of Papers Not Related to Litigation and No Other Amount Specified

Filing

20.00

36.18.012(3)

Investment Service Fee

Upon Written Request – 5% of Interest

Variable

36.48.090

Passport Application

-Payable to Clerk

-Payable to US Dept of State

$75.00 – 16 and over

$60.00 – 15 and under

$60.00 - if expedited,additional

-Plus any Expedited Postage

25.00

36.18.016(10)

Reports & Copies Produced at the Local Level as Permitted by 2.68.020 and Supreme Court Policy

Clerk Services and Copy Costs

Variable

36.18.016(21)

Supplemental Proceedings

Filing Examination of Judgment Debtor in Existing File

20.00

36.18.016(7)

Writs

Issuing any Writ or Order of Sale (Writ of Garnishment - fee for each Garnishee Defendant)

20.00

36.18.016(6)

36.18.050

 

 

 

 

                                       Possible Criminal Assessments

                                                                  (Not Complete List)

 

TITLE

DESCRIPTION

FEE

RCW

Crime Victim Penalty Assessment

-Felony or Gross Misdemeanor

-Misdemeanor

500.00

250.00

7.68.035(1)

Criminal Filing Fee

Upon Conviction

200.00

10.01.160

36.18.020(2)(h)

Costs – Generally

Actual

Variable

10.01.160

10.46.190

10.64.015

Costs – Attorney Fees

Actual

Variable

10.01.160

10.64.015

Costs – Collection

Following Transfers of LFO Collection from DOC or Juvenile Department to Clerk

-Per Year

 

 

 

100.00

9.94A.760

9.94A.780(5)

19.16.500(1)(b)

36.18.050

36.18.060

36.18.190

Resolution 1999-40

Costs – Incarceration

Upon Conviction – per day

50.00

9.94A.760(2)

Costs – Jury Fees

Upon Conviction

-12 Member Jury

-6 Member Jury

 

250.00

125.00

10.01.160

10.46.190

36.18.016(3)(b)

Costs – Sheriff’s Fees

Actual

Variable

10.01.160

36.18.040

Costs – Warrant Fees

For Processing Bench Warrant

100.00

10.01.160

Costs – Witness Fees Paid by Defendant

Actual

Variable

10.01.160

Costs – Witness Fees Paid by State

Upon Felony Conviction

Variable

10.46.230

Criminal Lab Analysis Fee

Upon Conviction

100.00

43.43.690

DNA Database Account Fee

Upon Adult Felony Conviction

Payable after all other LFO’s

100.00

43.43.7541

Domestic Violence Penalty

Upon Conviction

100.00

10.99.080

Extension of Judgment

For Processing Extension

200.00

6.17.020

9.94A.760(4)

10.46.190

36.18.016(14)

Fines

As Ordered by the Court

Variable

9.94A.550

Restitution

As Ordered by the Court

Variable

9.94A.750

9.94A.753

Toxicology Lab

Upon Conviction or Deferred Prosecution

125.00

46.61.5054

 

 

                                                         Fee Exemptions

CATEGORY

DESCRIPTION

RCW

Abstracts

To Department of License

AGO 61-62/136

Adoption

No Filing Fee for

-Petition Pending Under Chapter 26.33 RCW

-Preplacement Report Filing

-Revocation of Consent Pursuant to 26.33.160

26.33.030(2)

26.33.190(5)

Aliens – Commitment

No charge to U.S. Immigration office for copies

10.70.150

Anti-Harassment

-No Charge for Petitions Relating to Stalking, Sex Offense or Domestic Violence

-No Charge for Forms and Brochures

10.14.040(4)

10.14.055

Appeals to Supreme Court or Court of Appeals

-By State or Municipality

-By Indigent Party – Per Order

2.32.070

4.88.330

Appeals – Criminal RALJ

No Initial Filing Fee – See Criminal

36.18.020(2)(b)

Attorney General

Exempt from Filing Fees Relating to Paternity or Support

74.20.300

Certificate of Delinquency

No Cost to Treasurer

84.64.050

Child Support/Spousal Maintenance

No Filing Fee for State of Washington

26.18.040(2)

Compulsory School Attendance

No Filing Fee for Petitioner

28A.225.030

36.18.020(2)(a)

Condemnation/Eminent Domain

No Fee for School Districts – Except on Appeal

8.16.150

Criminal

No Fee for Filing

-Costs Assessed Upon Conviction or Plea of Guilty

-RALJ Filing Fee Imposed When Affirmed or Dismissed – Paid at CLJ

36.18.020(2)(h)

Disclaimer

-Upon Deposit of Money/Property

-No Costs to Determine Conflicting Claims of Property -Costs may be Assessed by Court

4.08.170

Domestic Violence

-No Charge for Filing Protection Orders

-No Charge for Forms and Brochures

-No Charge for Filing or Service of Process

-No Charge for Certified Copies to Petitioners

26.50.030(4)

26.50.040

36.18.020(3)

DSHS

See Social and Health Services, Department of

  

Eminent Domain

See Condemnation

  

Employment Security

Judicial Review on Unemployment Compensation

-No Fees Chargeable to Individuals

-No Fees to Department for Clerks Services

50.32.110

50.32.190

Forms and Brochures

No Fee for Forms and Brochures – Per Domestic Violence or Unlawful Harassment Acts

10.14.040(4)

26.50.030(4)

36.18.020(3)

Guardianship or Limited Guardianship

-No Fee for Filing – Assets Less Than $3,000

-No Prepayment when Filed by AG – May be Paid by Estate

11.88.030(2)(b)

11.88.030(3)

Guardianship to Estate

No Additional Fee Charged

11.88.150(2)

Immigration, US

See Aliens, Commitment of

  

Irrigation District

No Fee for Oath of Commissioner/Board Member of Joint Irrigation District

87.80.100

In Forma Pauperis

Waiver of Fees – Financial Hardship

36.18.022

Insurance Commissioner

Exempt from Filing Fees

48.31.230

Juvenile Offender

No Fee for Filing or Service

13.04.160

Juvenile Dependency

No Fee for Filing or Service in Dependency

and Related Actions

13.34.040(1)

36.18.020(2)(a)

Labor & Industries

No Filing Fee for Complaint to Prosecute for Collection of Wage Assignments

49.48.040(2)

Mental Illness

No Jury Fee

MPR 3.3

Property

Filing to Determine Conflicting Claims of – See Disclaimer

  

Prosecutor

Exempt from Filing Fees Related to Paternity or Support

74.20.300

Prosecutor – State of Washington

No Fees for Certified Copies of Documents Relating to Criminal Convictions

9.94A.500

Public Assistance

See Social & Health Services, Department of

  

Reciprocal – URESA

See UIFSA

  

Relinquishment of Parental Rights

No Filing Fee

26.33.080

36.18.020(3)

Service Personnel

No Fees for Copies for Determining Entitlements to Family Allowances and other Benefits

73.04.120

Sex Offender Registration

No Fees for Copies to Law Enforcement Agencies

36.18.016

SHB 2223

Social & Health Services

Judicial Review

-No Filing Fees for Individuals

74.08.080(3)

74.20.300

Support Enforcement

Exempt from Filing and Copy Fees Relating to Paternity or Support – see UIFSA

74.20.300

UCCJA

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act

-States Exempt from Fees, Costs or Expenses

26.27.511

UIFSA

Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

-No Filing Fee – Fees may be Assessed

26.21.325(1)

26.21A.260

Unemployment

See Employment Security

  

URESA

See UIFSA

  

Veterans – Marital Status

No Fees for Copies for Benefit Claims

73.04.120

Veterans – Pension/ Bounty/Back Pay

No Fee for Perfecting Voucher to Procure Pension, Bounty or Back Pay

-Administering Oaths

-Preparing Official Certificate

73.04.010

Veterans – Benefit Eligibility

No Charge for Copies

73.36.155

Wage Claim Assignments

Court Cos