Frequently Asked Questions
| Does the Clerk's Office charge to record a Notice of Lis Pendens in a new case? Yes. $6.00 1st page - $4.00 each additional page. |
| What does the Sheriff's Department charge to serve Summons'? The Sheriff's Department charges $20.00 for each summons . |
| Which Judge is assigned to my case? Judge Bryan is assigned to all cases that are not designated as a Mortgage Foreclosure. Judge Bryan is assigned to all Foreclosures. Except when Harbor Federal is a party. Then Judge Burton Conner is assigned. |
| How long will it take to close the case? The Clerk's Office has no control over this. It is up to the Attorney(s) involved in the case as to how fast the case is finished. |
| Does the Clerk's Office need a Civil Cover Sheet for all cases filed? Yes. |
| Defendants frequently ask "Can I talk to the Judge?" No, the Judge may only hear you at the times of hearing on the Motions presented to him. You may write a letter to be put into the Court File and all parties involved must receive a copy of all correspondence. |
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