To file a new case or re-open and existing case a docket fee must be paid.

The fee must be paid to the Clerk’s Office. The Court only accepts cash, cashier’s check or money order, personal checks are NOT accepted. (Ft. Sumner and Mosquero only accept Cashier’s checks or Money Orders). If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may apply for Free Process. These forms can be obtained at the clerk’s office.

Filing Fees are as follows:

• Domestic Filing Fee
  • $137.00
• Civil and Probate
  • $117.00
• Adoption
  • $137.00
• Guardianships 
  • $117.00
• Criminal Appeals
  • $35.00
• Copy Charge
  • .35 cents per page
• Fax Fee
  • $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for every page thereafter.
• CD of Hearings
  • $4.00 per CD