Jury Trial Fee In California
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Except as otherwise provided by law, witness' fees for each day's actual attendance, when legally required to attend a civil action or proceeding in the superior courts, are thirty-five dollars ($35) a day and mileage actually traveled, both ways, twenty cents ($0.20) a mile.
Statewide Fees Superior CourtUnlimitedLimited up to $10,000 Civil Complaint – Answer/Response – 1st Appearance $435.00 $225.00 Complaint – Unlawful Detainer $435.00 $240.00 Answer – Unlawful Detainer $435.00 $225.00 Complex case per party $1000.00 –15 more rows
Statewide Fees Superior CourtUnlimitedLimited up to $10,000 Complex case per party $1000.00 – Probate $435.00 – Family Law – Petition for Dissolution, Separation, or Nullify $435.00 – Motion for Summary Judgement $500.00 –15 more rows
Normally, each party in a lawsuit pays for their own expert witnesses. However, under Section 998, the prevailing party may recover expert witness costs from the opposing side if they rejected a reasonable settlement offer.
Important Reporting Instructions You can also call the Jury Information Line at (800) 998-9035. Select option #2 on the menu and follow the voice prompts. The Jury Assembly Room opens at AM on jury selection days.
