Santa Cruz — Civil Fee Schedule

Source: https://shf.santacruzcountyca.gov/Portals/1/County/sheriff/formsdocs/Fee_Schedule2024.pdf

Santa Cruz County Sheriff- Coroner CIVIL DIVISION FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024

The most common fees for service of process or required deposits are below. Some complex processes will require specific quotations. SERVICES FEE/DEPOSIT Summons & Complaint, Summons & Petition………………………………………………………………….. $50.00 Summons & Complaint Unlawful Detainer………………………………………………………… $50.00 Temporary Restraining Order, Orders…………………………………………………………………………... $50.00 Small Claims, Claims, OX, OSC, Affidavit of Identity, Misc. Papers………………………………………….. $50.00 Subpoena – Civil………………………………………………………………………………………………… $50.00 Bench Warrant - Issued pursuant to CCP 491.160(a)(1)(a) or 708.170(a)(1)(a) (GC 26744)…………………... $50.00 - Issued pursuant to CCP 1993 & 491.160(a)(1)(b) or 708.170(a)(1)(b) (GC 26744.5)……….. $175.00 Out of State Service……………………………………………………………………………………………… $50.00

LEVIES, ATTACHMENT, POSSESSION FEE/DEPOSIT Bank Levy, Book Levy, Third Party Levy, Monies Due………………………………………………………... $50.00 Safe Deposit box (plus actual costs of drilling if necessary)……………………………………………………. $170.00 Earnings Withholding Order…………………………………………………………………………………….. $45.00 Till Tap…………………………………………………………………………………………………………... $125.00

Attachment (Personal Property & Going Business)...………………………………………………...…… Call for quote Possession of Personal Property After Judgment (Keeper & Storage deposit not included)……………………. $125.00 Keeper - 8 hr If released by 5 pm ($125 Levy fee + $175 Keeper fee) …………………………………………. $300.00 Keeper – 12 hr, 24hr or 48 hr……………………………………………………………………………….. Call for quote Vehicle Levy (Seize & Sell)…………………………………………………………………………………...… $2,500.00 Personal Property Levy (Seize & Sell)……………………………………………………………………… Call for quote Vehicle Levy (Claim & Delivery)……………………………………………………………………………….. $2,500.00 Large Vehicle Levy……………………………………………………………………………………….……... $3,000.00

Real Property Levy (Seize & Sell – per parcel)…………………………………………………………………. $2,000.00 Attachment (Real Property)……………………………………………………………………………………... $500.00

EVICTIONS FEE/DEPOSIT Possession of Real Property – Eviction ($105.00 posting + $75.00 Notice of Restoration) ……………………... $180.00 Reposting Notice to Vacate ($50.00 posting + $75.00 Notice of Restoration) ……………………………………………... $125.00

CANCELLATIONS, NOT FOUND FEE/DEPOSIT Services – All – Cancellation prior to completion of attempt…………………………………………………… $50.00 Services – All – Not found at address provided………………………………………………………………… $50.00 Levies – Bank, Book, Keeper, Till Tap, Monies Due, etc………………………………………………………. $50.00 Levies – Earnings Withholding Order…………………………………………………………………………... $45.00 Eviction – ($50.00 cancelation free for Notice to Vacate as well as Notice of Restoration).…………………… $100.00 Keeper Not Installed……………………………………………………………………………………………... $75.00

MISCELLANEOUS FEE/DEPOSIT Copy Fees (Per page/side)……………………………………………………………………………………….. $1.25 Notary Fee (if required)………………………………………………………………………………………….. $15.00 Certificate of Sale………………………………………………………………………………………………... $19.00 Debtor Assessment Fee (per each disbursement of money collected Govt. Code Section 26746)………….…... $15.00

The Sheriff is entitled to his fee for service whether or not the service is successful, Govt. Code 26736 & 26738