court costs
Litigation financial burden
Court costs are the fees and expenses associated with legal proceedings, separate from attorney fees.
These typically include filing fees, service charges, transcript costs, and other administrative expenses required to pursue or defend a case.
The losing party often pays court costs: The judge ordered the defendant to pay court costs.
In criminal cases, convicted defendants may be assessed court costs as part of sentencing.
- filing feeCost to submit documents
- fee scheduleListed prices for services
- attorney feesPayment for legal services
- service of processFormal delivery of court documents
- fee waiversExcused payment obligations
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Compensation for injury
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