Government Code section 70614

(a)

The uniform fee for filing the first paper in a limited civil case on behalf of any party other than a plaintiff is three hundred thirty dollars ($330), except as provided in subdivision (b).

(b)

In a case where the amount demanded, excluding attorney’s fees and costs, is ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or less, the uniform fee for filing the first paper is two hundred five dollars ($205).

(c)

The fees in this section do not apply to papers filed for the purpose of making disclaimer.

(d)

The fee for a paper filed under this section shall be distributed as provided in Section 68085.4.

Source: Section 70614, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=70614.­ (updated Jul. 28, 2009; accessed Jun. 18, 2026).

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