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Fees (Motions and Hearings)

Motion and Ex Parte Motion
Sanctions
Stipulation and Order
Guardian ad Litem
Applications
Order After Hearing

Motion and Ex Parte Motion

The fee to file a motion or other paper requiring a hearing, including GC 70617 (a), Motions listed in CCP 1005 (a) (1)-(12), Motion or Application to Continue Trial Date, Motion for a New Trial or Ex Parte Application requiring a party give notice of the ex parte appearance to other parties would be $40.00 per remedy sought, whether requests are filed on one pleading or multiple pleadings.

Sanctions

Sanctions ordered in civil cases are paid at the Civil Unit's Cashier located in the Downtown Courthouse at 720 Ninth Street, in room 102.  Payments can be submitted in person between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., sent by regular mail, sent by priority mail, or placed in the court's drop box.  

Stipulation and Order

The fee to file a stipulation and order, except for a stipulated judgment or structured settlement agreement, is $40.00 plus any first paper fees due on behalf of any defendant, respondent, or intervenor, who has signed the stipulation and has not already paid such fees. Fees are $20.00 for a request, application or motion for, or notice of, continuance of hearing or case management conference, or a stipulation and order that does not require a hearing.

Guardian ad Litem

The fee to file a petition for appointment of a guardian ad litem is $40.00 per petition submitted. 

Applications

The fee to file an application and/or order is $40.00 plus any first paper fees due on behalf of any defendant, respondent, or intervenor, who has signed the stipulation and has not already paid such fees. Fees are $20.00 for a request, application or motion for, or notice of, continuance of hearing or case management conference, or a stipulation and order that does not require a hearing.

Order After Hearing

There is no fee for an order after hearing.