Civil Department
The following advance deposits are required when filing civil matters with the Clerk of Court.
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Suit with one defendant | $300 |
Each additional defendant | $50 |
Each service through the Secretary of State | $50 |
Curator fee for absentee defendants | $250 |
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| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Suit with one defendant | $250 |
Each additional defendant | $50 |
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| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Garnishment | $250 |
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| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Succession | $400 |
Interdiction | $300 |
Curator Fee | $250 |
Judicial Commitment | $300 |
Tutorship | $300 |
Tutorship with Minor's Settlement | $300 |
Emancipation | $300 |
Adoption | $300 |
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| Witness Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Law Enforcement Officer | $50 / day |
Lay Witness | $50 / day + $0.65 per mile |
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Enumeration of Fees in Civil Matters (R.S. § 841)
The Clerk of Court may demand and receive the following fees. Fees may be lower, but shall not exceed the amounts listed. Clerks who accept documents electronically charge the same fee as for paper filings.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
Issuing document with notice of service | $20.00 |
Issuing document without notice of service | $15.00 |
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| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
Certification of copy | $5.00 |
Act of Congress | $5.00 |
Conformed copies | $3.00 |
Copies (per page) | $1.00 |
Minute entries | $5.00 |
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| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
Swearing of witnesses and jurors | $2.00 |
U.S. Postal Service and common carriers | Actual cost incurred |
Appeals — complete preparation of all copies and volumes (per original document page) | $5.00 per page |
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Give us a Call or Plan a Visit to our Office
The Claiborne Parish Clerk of Court Office is ready to serve you today. Our staff stands ready to assist all in need of these services in a competent and professional manner.
- Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 512 E Main St, Homer, LA 71040
- (318) 927-9601
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