Civil Division

The Civil Division of the Fulton County Court, Western District, handles cases seeking damages up to $15,000.00. The cases include: Personal Injury, Property Damage, Contracts, and Forcible Entry and Detainer (Evictions).

Filing Fees Effective: 1/1/2014

Civil Complaint (Contracts, Money, Etc...)

1 Defendant
$75.00
Each Additional Defendant on the Same Complaint
$35.00


Forcible Entry & Detainer (Evictions) Complaint for Forfeiture of Land Contract

1 Defendant; Both 1st & 2nd Causes Included
$200.00
Each Additional Defendant on the Same Complaint
$50.00


Small Claims

1 Defendant
$50.00
Each Additional Defendant on the Same Complaint
$5.00


Garnishment

Non-Wage (Plus a $1.00 check made payable to the Garnishee)
$50.00 + $1.00 to financial institution
Wage
$50.00


Judgment Debtor's Exam

1 Defendant
$75.00
Each Additional Defendant on the Same Exam
$10.00


Other Fees

Sheriff's Execution
$100.00
Certificate of Judgment for Lien or Transfer
$5.00
Judgment Revivials
$50.00
Replevins
$250.00
BMV filing
$50.00
Subpoena
$25.00
Counterclaim
$75.00
Transfer Case to Civil Docket
$75.00
Triple Certificate
$10.00
Vacate Judgment
$25.00
Jury Trial Filing Fee - Civil Cases only
$500.00
Sheriff's Service (excluding Evictions)
$50.00
Any miscellaneous filing not listed above
$50.00
Trusteeship
$25.00 filing fee + 2% of funds collected