Fee Increase 2009

Sheriff's Fees Increase for Service of Process

NEW PORT RICHEY- Beginning July 1, in accordance with Florida Statute 30.231, the fees charged for the service of non-enforceable writs will be charged as listed below.

The fees are non-refundable once service has been requested and the fee has been receipted. All papers received with an incorrect fee will be returned unserved.

NOTE: Fees chargeable to state agencies shall be those fees that were effective under this section on June 30, 2009.

Type of Service	Individual Cost
Summons and Complaint	$40
Notice	$40
Order to Show Cause	$40
Motion	$40
Injunction	$40
Garnishment	$40
Alias and Pluries	$40
Out-of-State Papers	$43

	Enforceable Writs	Cost
	Writ of Assistance	$90
	Writ of Attachment	$90
	Writ of Attachment & Summons	$90
	Writ of Replevin	$90
	Writ of Replevin & Notice of Hearing	$90
	Writ of Possession	$90
	Distress Writ (Service Only)	$40
	Distress Writ (Levy on Property may require a levy deposit)	$90
	Execution Fee for Levy	$50
	Advertising the Sale	$40
	Conducting the Sale	$40
	Sheriff's Deed or Bill of Sale	$40
	Satisfaction	$40
	Certified Mail	Current Postal Rates

COST DEPOSITS
A cost deposit is required prior to the levy or seizure of any property. The following amounts are minimum deposit requirements and additional monies may be required during the life of the case. Cost deposit checks are to be made out independent of all other fees.

Single craft up to 20 feet	$1,500
Each additional craft	$1,500
Any craft exceeding 20 feet	$2,500
Double-wide mobile home (left in place)	$1,500
Travel trailer or single-wide mobile home (left in place)	$1,500
Single vehicle 2 tons or less	$1,500
Single vehicle exceeding 2 toms	$2,500
Office or home furnishings (Levy & leave)	$1,000
Real estate	$500
Stocks, bonds, jewelry	$500
Tractor, trailer or combination thereof	$2,500

A $250 minimum cost deposit, when required, for Writs of Assistance or Writs of Possession (labor for removing personal property, furniture, etc.).

A minimum cost deposit for locksmith services.

The Sheriff shall be allowed actual expenses for levying, safekeeping, and sale of property under levy. Levy deposits are refundable before a levy is made or after a levy is completed and all outstanding costs and fees are paid.