Civil Fees
ADVANCE DEPOSIT FEE SCHEDULE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
WEST FELICIANA PARISH
Please Request Refund at Conclusion of Suit
| Service / Filing Type | Advance Deposit Fee |
|---|---|
| New Suit Filings: | |
| New Suit with one service | $400.00 |
| — With Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) or Rule | $450.00 |
| — With TRO and Rule | $475.00 |
| — Each additional service (beyond one) | $100.00 |
| New Suit with no service | $200.00 |
| Protective Orders | Actual Cost |
| Garnishments | $425.00 |
| Successions | $400.00 |
| Motion and Order to Continue with service | $150.00 |
| Motion and Order to Continue without service | $100.00 |
| Motion and Order for Appeal | $225.00 |
| More than 2 attorneys (add $30.00 each) | |
| Summons / Subpoena | $75.00 |
This table outlines the advance deposit fees required for various civil filings, including new suits, protective orders, garnishments, successions, motions, and appeals.
Should it be necessary to have a party served through the Secretary of State, please send additional checks payable to the Secretary of State in the amount of $50.00 and payable to Sheriff Sid J. Gautreaux III in the amount of $40.44.
These Advance Deposit fees include the statutory judicial fees as provided in R.S. 13:10.3
ADVANCE PAYMENT OF FEES INDICATED SHALL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY FILING
Thank you for your cooperation!
