St. Joseph County, MI
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3B District Court - Civil Division
Courts' Building - Main Floor
125 W. Main St.
Centreville MI, 49032
Mailing Address
PO Box 67
Centreville MI, 49032
(269) 467-5505
(269) 467-5611 Fax
Email
Civil Division
The Civil Division processes Civil suits, Small Claims cases, Landlord-Tenant disputes and Land Contract cases. The Court handles civil suits up to $25,000 while Small Claims cases provide an inexpensive forum for resolving money disputes up to $7,000.
Filing Fees
Landlord Tenant & Land Contract Forfeiture
| Claim Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1. Complaint Only | $55.00 |
| 2. Complaint with claim for money damages: | |
|
a.) Does not exceed $600 |
$90.00 |
|
b.) Exceeds $601 however not $1,750 |
$110.00 |
|
c.) Exceeds $1,751 however not $10,000 |
$130.00 |
|
d.) Exceeds $10,000 |
$215.00 |
| 3. Order of Eviction or Writ of Restitution | $15.00 |
Small Claims
| Claim Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1. Claim does not exceed $600 | $46.25 |
| 2. Exceeds $601 however not $1,750 | $66.25 |
| 3. Exceeds $1,750 | $86.25 |
Note: Contact court for the additional money per mailing fee prior to filling.
Civil Cases
| Claim Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1. Does not exceed $600 | $35.00 |
| 2. Exceeds $601 however not $1,750 | $55.00 |
| 3. Exceeds $1751 however not $10,000 | $75.00 |
| 4. Exceed $10,000 | $160.00 |
Claim and Delivery Fee ($75.00)
| Claim Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1. Does not exceed $600 | $110.00 |
| 2. Exceeds $601 however not $1,750 | $130.00 |
| 3. Exceeds $1,751 however not $10,000 | $150.00 |
| 4. Exceeds $10,000 | $235.00 |
Note: Fees shall be waived or suspended if the person is receiving public assistance or is determined by the court to be indigent.
Other Fees: MCR 2.119(G)
| Filing | Fee |
|---|---|
| Motion Fee | $20.00 |
| Writ of Garnishment | $15.00 |
| Execution against Property | $15.00 |
| Subpoena-asset discovery only | $15.00 |
| Jury Fee | $50.00 |
Note: A motion fee of $20.00 shall be assessed for all motions filed in civil actions, regardless of the amount in controversy. Such as “Installment Payment Orders”.
Order of Eviction
Need to file:
- Completed Application and Order of Eviction– please contact an attorney or michiganlegalhelp.org for assistance in completing the form.
- Filing Fees: $15.00
- South West Legal Services serves as the process server for applications and orders of eviction.
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