Civil/Small Claims Division
All fees in Civil/Small Claims Division are to be paid by cash, money order or certified check.
Fee Schedule:
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ALS Petition for driving privileges |
$ |
130.00
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Alias Summons with service by Certified Mail |
$ |
15.00
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Amended Complaint with Summons |
$ |
30.00
|
BMV Appeal (12-Point Suspension) |
$ |
130.00
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Bank Attachment (+ $1.00 to bank) |
$ |
45.00
|
Certificate of Judgment (CJ) |
$ |
5.00
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Certificate of Judgment (MSC Case # )
(Filing from another Court) |
$ |
15.00
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Citation in Contempt |
$ |
20.00
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Civil Complaint (money due on account)
($30.00 for an additional defendants) or
($30.00 for additional Causes of Action)
|
$ |
130.00
|
Cognovit Note |
$ |
130.00
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Counterclaim with Summons |
$ |
65.00
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Cross Complaint
($30.00 for an additional defendants) or
($30.00 for additional Causes of Action)
|
$ |
65.00
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Damage Complaint (Property Damage – Insurance Co.)
($30.00 for additional defendants) or
($30.00 for additional Causes of Action)
|
$ |
130.00
|
Debtors Exam (Order in Aid of Execution) |
$ |
30.00
|
Dog Status Designation Appeal |
$ |
105.00
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Exemplification & Certification |
$ |
5.00
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Forcible Entry & Detainer (Eviction){Bailiff/SPS & Ordinary Mail}
($30.00 for additional defendants) or
($30.00 for additional Causes of Action) and
($25.00 for additional service by certified mail)
|
$ |
130.00
|
Foreign Service (Deposit) |
$ |
30.00
|
FRA (Non-Compliance Suspension) |
$ |
130.00
|
Garnishment of Personal Earnings |
$ |
125.00
|
Jury Demand (1901.26(I) O.R.C.) |
$ |
10.00
|
Jury Deposit (1901.16(g) O.R.C.)
($1.00 per summons issued deducted from Jury Deposit)
|
$ |
1,000.00
|
Lockup (Court Fee) |
$ |
20.00
|
Lockup (Deposit) |
$ |
200.00
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Notice of Appeal |
|
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(Payable to Court of Appeals) |
$ |
100.00
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(Payable to Vandalia Municipal Court) |
$ |
25.00
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Order for Sale |
$ |
5.00
|
Order In Aid |
|
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(Attachment of Vehicle) |
$ |
20.00
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(Deposit for additional fees) |
$ |
200.00
|
Peace Warrant ($30.00 for additional defendants) |
$ |
130.00
|
Personal Service (Except first attempt in Forcible Entry Cases) |
$ |
20.00
|
Questionnaire |
$ |
20.00
|
Replevin
($30.00 for additional defendants) or
($30.00 for additional Causes of Action)
|
$ |
130.00
|
Small Claims(Court Rule to set Mediation)
($15.00 for each additional defendant) |
$ |
80.00
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Subpoena – 1/2 day – Filing Fee (each person)
Witness Fee – $9.00 (+ $.505 per mile)
|
$ |
10.00
|
Subpoena – 1 day – Filing Fee (each person)
Witness Fee – $12.00 (+ $.505 per mile) |
$ |
10.00
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Third Party Complaint
($30.00 for additional defendants) or
($30.00 for additional Causes of Action)
|
$ |
65.00
|
Transfer from another court |
$ |
130.00
|
Transfer to regular Civil Docket |
$ |
50.00
|
Trusteeship |
$ |
130.00
|
Venire (Jury) |
$ |
100.00
|
Warrant (Contempt) |
$ |
50.00
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Writ of Restitution |
$ |
30.00
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Certified Mail |
$ |
10.00
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Criminal/Traffic Division
In the Criminal/Traffic Division all bonds, costs and/or fines are to be paid by cash, money order or certified check. In addition, Visa or MasterCard may also be used for payment in this division if the card is in your name.
Court Costs Schedule and Bond Schedule – Criminal/Traffic Division
Waiver Bureau Bond Schedule:
Speed–Minor Misdemeanor Speeding Violations:
SPEED 1st or 2nd
1-20 miles over $140.00/Construction Zone $165.00
21-30 miles over $150.00/Construction Zone $185.00
31 miles over – must appear
PUCO Violations $160.00
$140.00 Category–Minor Misdemeanor Moving Violations
- Slow Speed
- Improper Turn
- Turn Signals
- Operate Without Reasonable Control
- Red Light/Stop Sign
- Prohibited Or U-Turn
- Improper Lane Use/Marked Lanes
- Space Between Vehicles/Following Too Close
- Stop At Railroad Crossing
- Improper Passing On Right
- Left Of Center
- One Way Streets
- Towing Requirements
- Accident
$140.00 Category–Minor Misdemeanor Non-Moving Violations
- No Helmet Or Face Shield
- Muffler/Excess Noise
- Obstructing View
- Tinted Windows
- Failure To Display License Plates
- Failure To File Registration
- Unsafe Vehicle
- Equipment Violations
Seat Belt
- Driver $121.00
- Passenger $111.00
- Child Restraint $145.00
Overloads
Court Costs – Traffic/Criminal
- $120.00
- Total of $120.00 includes:
- $63.00 (Local) Court Cost (1901.26) Moving Violation
- $ 9.00 Victim of Crime Reparation Fee (2743.70)
- $20.00 Indigent Defense Fund (2949.091)
- $10.00 Special Moving Violation Cost Fund (2949.094)
- $10.00 Computerization Fee (1901.26.2)(B)(1)
- $ 8.00 Special Project Fund (1901.26)(B)(1)
Criminal Sealing of Record Fee
PROBATION
Probation Fee
Diversion Fee
APPEALS
Fees
- $100.00 – Court of Appeals
- $25.00 – Vandalia Court
All traffic violations may waive Court appearance through the Traffic Violations Bureau in the amount set forth on Bond Schedule, except those listed in subsections (1) through (9), complying with Traffic Rule 13 of the Ohio Revised Code and additional Waiver Schedule.
- Indictable offenses;
- Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug of abuse;
- Leaving the scene of an accident;
- Driving while under suspension or revocation of driver’s license;
- Driving with an expired driver’s license (Exp O.L.), three (3) prior convictions in a three (3) year period (if less can post $135.00 bond);
- A third moving traffic offense within a twelve (12) month period;
- Failure to stop and remaining standing upon meeting or overtaking a school bus stopped on the highway for the purpose of receiving or discharging a school child;
- Willfully eluding or fleeing a police officer; and
- Drag racing.
All waivers are to be posted with the Court either in person, by mail (cash or money order) or on-line (Visa, MasterCard or American Express).
*All M1 to M4 drug related cases must appear in court.
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BOND SCHEDULE
Effective August 1, 2017
DEGREE OF OFFENSE |
IN-STATE BOND |
OUT-OF-STATE BOND |
1st Degree Misdemeanor and M1 Traffic |
$2,500 Cash/Surety or 10% |
$5,000 Cash/Surety or 10% |
2nd Degree Misdemeanor |
$2,000 Cash/Surety or 10% |
$4,000 Cash/Surety or 10% |
3rd Degree Misdemeanor |
$ 750 Cash/Surety or 10% |
$1,500 Cash/Surety or 10% |
4th Degree Misdemeanor |
$ 500 Cash/Surety or 10% |
$1,000 Cash/Surety or 10% |
Minor Misdemeanors |
$ 100 Cash/Surety or 10% |
$ 200 Cash/Surety or 10% |
EXCEPTIONS TO ABOVE BOND SCHEDULE
OFFENSE |
IN-STATE BOND |
OUT-OF-STATE BOND |
Domestic Violence DOES meet criteria ORC 2919.251(A) “Amy’s Law”
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No bond IF Judge will see w/in 24 hours
$25,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim if Judge will NOT see w/in 24 hours
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No bond IF Judge will see w/in 24 hours
$50,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim if Judge will NOT see w/in 24 hours
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Domestic Violence does NOT meet criteria ORC 2919.25(A) “Amy’s Law”
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$10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + not contact with Victim
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$20,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim
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Menacing by Stalking
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$10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim
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$20,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim
|
Violating Protection Order
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$10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim
|
$20,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim
|
Intimidation of Victim/Witness
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$10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim
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$20,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim
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Voyeurism (M1-M3)
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$10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim
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$20,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim
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Child Enticement w/sexual motive (M3)
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$10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim
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$20,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim
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Domestic Violence Threats (M4)
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$ 5,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim
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$10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim
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OVI-Third Offense (UM)
|
$10,000 Cash/Surety or 10%
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$20,000 Cash/Surety or 10%
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Driving under Suspension under ORC 4510.11 (M1)
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$ 1,500 Cash/Surety or 10%
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$ 3,000 Cash/Surety or 10%
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Waiver & Bond Forfeiture Schedule: |
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(F) |
Drug Abuse (Marijuana-Under 100 Grams) |
$ |
141.00 |
(F) |
Marijuana Drug Paraphernalia |
$ |
141.00 |
(F) |
Consuming in a motor vehicle |
$ |
141.00
|
(F) |
Curfew of juvenile |
$ |
141.00
|
(F) |
Disorderly conduct |
$ |
141.00
|
(F) |
Disturbing the Peace |
$ |
141.00
|
(F) |
Dog license violation |
$ |
146.00
|
(F) |
Dog at large |
MUST |
APPEAR
|
(F) |
Failure to file registration |
$ |
140.00
|
(F) |
Fishing without license |
$ |
141.00
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(F) |
Highway use tax |
$ |
140.00
|
(F) |
Jay walking |
$ |
111.00
|
(F) |
Littering |
$ |
141.00
|
(F) |
Loud or excessive music |
$ |
140.00
|
(F) |
No helmet or face shield |
$ |
140.00
|
(F) |
Nuisance (horn, squealing tires) |
$ |
140.00
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(F) |
Open Container |
$ |
141.00
|
(F) |
Overload (Axle & Gross) |
See Bottom of Page |
(F) |
Park District/Wildlife Violations |
See Bottom of Page |
(F) |
Reckless Operation |
$ |
170.00
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(W) |
Seat Belt (Driver) |
$ |
121.00
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(W) |
Seat Belt (Passenger) |
$ |
111.00
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(F) |
Soliciting Door to Door |
$ |
141.00
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(W) |
Child Restraint |
$ |
145.00
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(W) |
Distracted Driving (WITHOUT PROGRAM) |
$ |
240.00
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(W) |
Equipment Violation |
$ |
140.00
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(W) |
Expired OL (Under 6 months) |
$ |
140.00
|
(W) |
Handicap Parking |
$ |
370.00
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(W) |
Impeding Traffic |
$ |
140.00
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(W) |
Parking Violations |
$ |
140.00
|
(W) |
PUCO Violations |
$ |
160.00
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(W) |
Speed (1-20 miles) |
$ |
140.00
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(W)
|
Speed (1-20 miles) Construction Zone |
$165.00 |
|
(W) |
Speed (21-30 miles) |
$ |
150.00
|
(W) |
Speed (21-30 miles) Construction Zone |
$185.00 |
|
(W) |
Traffic Violations (Red Light, Turns, Stop Sign, etc.) |
$ |
140.00
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(W) |
Window Tint |
$ |
140.00
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(F) |
Bond Forfeiture |
Warrant Fee |
$ 50.00 |
(W) |
Waiver Bureau |
Warrant Block Fee |
$ 50.00 |
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Certified Mail |
$10.00 |
OHIO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE – BONDS ONLY
Code # |
Charge |
Penalty |
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May Post
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1533.32 |
Fishing without a license |
M-4 |
$ |
141.00
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1533.10 |
Hunting without a license
(Non-Resident) |
M-4 |
$
$ |
141.00
151.00
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1533.17 |
Hunting or Fishing without permission |
M-M |
$ |
141.00
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1533.71 |
Possess wild animal without a permit |
M-3 |
$ |
1,500.00*
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1533.07 |
Taking or possession of an eagle, osprey or other non-game bird |
M-1 |
$ |
2,500.00*
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1531.25 |
Preservation of endangered species |
M-1 |
$ |
2,500.00*
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1531.02 |
Take or possess deer illegally |
M-3 |
$ |
1,500.00*
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1531.02 |
Take or possess deer (Subsequent Offense) |
M-1 |
$ |
2,500.00*
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1531.29 |
Refuse Disposal/Stream Litter |
M-3 |
$ |
1,500.00*
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1531.29 |
Refuse Disposal/Stream Litter (Subsequent Offense) |
M-1 |
$ |
2,000.00*
|
1531 & 1533 |
Other than offenses listed |
M-4 |
$ |
750.00*
|
1531 & 1533 |
Other than offenses listed |
M-3 |
$ |
1,500.00*
|
1531 & 1533 |
Other than offenses listed |
M-1 |
$ |
2,000.00*
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*MAY POST 10% BOND |
BOND SCHEDULE TO DETERMINE AXLE OVERWEIGHT AND GROSS OVERWEIGHT IS AS FOLLOWS:
AXLE OVERLOAD |
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AXLE OVERLOAD |
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LBS. OVER LEGAL LIMIT |
AMT OF BOND |
LBS. OVER LEGAL LIMIT |
AMT OF BOND |
2000 or fraction thereof |
$80.00 + 120.00 |
7000 or fraction thereof |
$270.00 + 120.00 |
2100 |
121.00 + 120.00 |
7100 |
272.00 + 120.00 |
2200 |
122.00 + 120.00 |
7200 |
274.00 + 120.00 |
2300 |
123.00 + 120.00 |
7300 |
276.00 + 120.00 |
2400 |
124.00 + 120.00 |
7400 |
278.00 + 120.00 |
2500 |
125.00 + 120.00 |
7500 |
280.00 + 120.00 |
2600 |
126.00 + 120.00 |
7600 |
282.00 + 120.00 |
2700 |
127.00 + 120.00 |
7700 |
284.00 + 120.00 |
2800 |
128.00 + 120.00 |
7800 |
286.00 + 120.00 |
2900 |
129.00 + 120.00 |
7900 |
288.00 + 120.00 |
3000 |
130.00 + 120.00 |
8000 |
290.00 + 120.00 |
3100 |
131.00 + 120.00 |
8100 |
292.00 + 120.00 |
3200 |
132.00 + 120.00 |
8200 |
294.00 + 120.00 |
3300 |
133.00 + 120.00 |
8300 |
296.00 + 120.00 |
3400 |
134.00 +120.00 |
8400 |
298.00 + 120.00 |
3500 |
135.00 +120.00 |
8500 |
300.00 + 120.00 |
3600 |
136.00 +120.00 |
8600 |
302.00 + 120.00 |
3700 |
137.00 + 120.00 |
8700 |
304.00 + 120.00 |
3800 |
138.00 + 120.00 |
8800 |
306.00 + 120.00 |
3900 |
139.00 + 120.00 |
8900 |
308.00 + 120.00 |
4000 |
140.00 + 120.00 |
9000 |
310.00 + 120.00 |
4100 |
141.00 + 120.00 |
9100 |
312.00 + 120.00 |
4200 |
142.00 + 120.00 |
9200 |
314.00 + 120.00 |
4300 |
143.00 + 120.00 |
9300 |
316.00 + 120.00 |
4400 |
144.00 + 120.00 |
9400 |
318.00 +120.00 |
4500 |
145.00 + 120.00 |
9500 |
320.00 + 120.00 |
4600 |
146.00 + 120.00 |
9600 |
322.00 + 120.00 |
4700 |
147.00 + 120.00 |
9700 |
324.00 + 120.00 |
4800 |
148.00 + 120.00 |
9800 |
326.00 + 120.00 |
4900 |
149.00 + 120.00 |
9900 |
328.00 + 120.00 |
5000 |
150.00 + 120.00 |
10,000 |
330.00 + 120.00 |
5100 |
232.00 + 120.00 |
10,100 |
460.00 + 120.00 |
5200 |
234.00 + 120.00 |
10,200 |
463.00 + 120.00 |
5300 |
236.00 + 120.00 |
10,300 |
469.00 + 120.00 |
5400 |
238.00 + 120.00 |
10,400 |
472.00 + 120.00 |
5500 |
240.00 + 120.00 |
10,500 |
475.00 + 120.00 |
5600 |
242.00 + 120.00 |
10,600 |
478.00 + 120.00 |
5700 |
244.00 + 120.00 |
10,700 |
481.00 + 120.00 |
5800 |
246.00 + 120.00 |
10,800 |
484.00 + 120.00 |
5900 |
248.00 + 120.00 |
10,900 |
487.00 + 120.00 |
6000 |
250.00 + 120.00 |
11,000 |
490.00 + 120.00 |
6100 |
252.00 + 120.00 |
11,100 |
493.00 + 120.00 |
6200 |
254.00 + 120.00 |
11,200 |
496.00 + 120.00 |
6300 |
256.00 + 120.00 |
11,300 |
499.00 + 120.00 |
6400 |
258.00 + 120.00 |
11,400 |
502.00 + 120.00 |
6500 |
260.00 + 120.00 |
11,500 |
505.00 + 120.00 |
6600 |
262.00 + 120.00 |
11,600 |
508.00 + 120.00 |
6700 |
264.00 + 120.00 |
11,700 |
511.00 + 120.00 |
6800 |
266.00 + 120.00 |
11,800 |
514.00 + 120.00 |
6900 |
268.00 + 120.00 |
11,900 |
517.00 + 120.00 |
In excess of 11,900 pounds, bond will be $170.00 plus $3.00 for each 100 pounds of excess weight plus court costs.
Bond for Gross Overload is $170.00 cash, regardless of weight, plus $3.00 for each 100 pounds overload plus court costs.
AMOUNT OF BOND WHEN A WARRANT IS ISSUED IS FIGURED AS FOLLOWS:
When a warrant is issued for failure to appear at pre-trial or trial, a warrant is issued with NO BOND – if monetary bond has been posted previously, that amount is forfeited at the time the NO BOND warrant is issued.
PAYMENT FOR FINE, COSTS, WAIVER AND BONDS SHALL BE MADE BY THE FOLLOWING:
Cash, money order, certified check, Visa or MasterCard and, if applicable, any motor club bail bond card. All motor club cards taken must be in the name of the Defendant and must show name and address of bonding company. On-line with Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED BY THE COURT.
Visa, MasterCard and American Express amounts $50.00 and over must be verified and approved and the verification number must be put on the charge slip.
Any valid driver’s license can be used for bond on violations as specified by law.
If bond is posted with Canadian money, the rate of exchange must be verified with the bank prior to accepting and receipting the money.
If there is an active warrant, bond shall be taken in the amount specified on the warrant.
QUESTIONS BY THE DEFENDANT REGARDING MANDATORY APPEARANCES, WAIVERS, BOND FORFEITURES, FINES AND/OR COSTS, SHALL BE ANSWERED BY COURT PERSONNEL ONLY. ADVISE THE DEFENDANT TO CALL THE COURT FOR ANY AND ALL INFORMATION REGARDING VIOLATION.
P.U.C.O. Violations
Economic and Safety Violation |
$ 160.00 |
Drug and Alcohol Use or Possession |
$ 345.00 |
Drug Transporting |
$ 590.00 |
Operating Out of Service Vehicle |
$ 595.00 |
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