Schedule Fees payable in respect of proceedings in District Courts

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			$
1	Filing of the original document commencing any proceeding (other than an interlocutory proceeding) to which these regulations apply, unless otherwise provided for		169.20
	For the purposes of this item, the original document commencing any proceeding is,—
	(a) in the case of a proceeding commenced by notice of claim, the notice of claim in form 2 filed under rule 2.10 of the District Courts Rules 2009; and
	(b) in the case of an appeal or cross-appeal, the notice of appeal or other document by which the appeal or cross-appeal is instituted; and
	(c) in every other case, the first document (other than a caveat or an application for directions as to service) filed in the proceeding by the plaintiff that gives to the court and to the opposite party (if any) particulars of the claim made or other relief sought by the plaintiff.
2	Filing an interlocutory application (including an application for summary judgment)		223.50
	However, no fee is payable for an application made under High Court Rule 5.41 (as applied by rule 3.37.6 of the District Courts Rules 2009).
3	Filing—		72.50
	(a) a statement of defence; or
	(b) an amended statement of defence; or
	(c) an amended statement of claim; or
	(d) an appearance
4	Filing a counterclaim, or statement of defence and counterclaim if both are included in 1 document		169.20
5	Filing the first affidavit filed by a party in answer to an affidavit filed in support of an interlocutory application for summary judgment		84.60
6	Filing—		906.30
	(a) a notice of pursuit of claim in form 6 under rule 2.17 of the District Courts Rules 2009; or
	(b) a notice of pursuit of counterclaim in form 6CC under rule 2.27 of the District Courts Rules 2009
	This fee includes the claim allocation process, and the Short Trial or the Judicial Settlement Conference.
7	Determination of setting down date for a proceeding (other than for an interlocutory proceeding or an appeal or cross-appeal or a hearing for an undefended demand for an unliquidated amount)		906.30
8	Setting down appeal or cross-appeal for hearing		906.30
9	Hearing fee for each half-day or part of a half-day, after the first half-day		906.30
	This item applies, unless otherwise provided, in respect of the hearing of every proceeding, including—
	(a) the hearing of every appeal and every cross-appeal; and
	(b) the hearing of every interlocutory application.
10	Sealing the original copy of any document (this includes filing application for judgment in form 6A, and application for judgment (for counterclaim) in form 6CCA)		48.30
	However, no sealing fee is payable in respect of any order made in an interlocutory proceeding, other than an order made on a summary judgment application.
11	Attendance before Registrar in inquiry or reference or examination of witnesses by Registrar under an order of the court		404.80
12	Filing application for an attachment order		96.70
13	Filing application under section 84B of the District Courts Act 1947 for an examination of judgment debtor		108.80
14	Filing application for distress warrant or warrant for recovery of specific chattels or warrant for recovery of land		66.50
15	Filing application under rule 3.24 of the District Courts Rules 2009 for an order that a witness be examined otherwise than at the time and place appointed for the hearing of the proceeding		175.20
16	Filing application under rule 15.3 of the District Courts Rules 2009 for an order that any party be examined, for each party		163.10
17	Application for an interim charging order or a final charging order		96.70
18	Filing affidavit in support of garnishee summons		126.90
19	Issue of certificate of judgment or order		36.30
20	Searching or inspecting the formal court record kept in an office of a court (rule 3.13 of the District Courts Rules 2009)		25.56
21	Request for access to a document under rule 3.15.4 of the District Courts Rules 2009, or application under rule 3.19 of the District Courts Rules 2009 for permission to access documents, court files, or formal court record, but no fee is payable if a fee has been paid under item 20 in respect of the same matter		25.56
22	Copy of any document, other than a document specified in item 23, per page		actual and reasonable costs
23	Copy of notes of District Court Judge or Registrar, or of any judgment or order (other than a copy supplied to a party to the proceeding),—
	(a) not exceeding 5 pages		18.10
	(b) exceeding 5 pages but not exceeding 50 pages		36.30
	(c) exceeding 50 pages but not exceeding 75 pages		48.30
	(d) exceeding 75 pages		60.40
24	For faxing documents at the request of a party (except where documents have to be faxed for operational reasons)		$2.40 plus, per page faxed, $1.20
25	For expenses of execution of any warrant of committal or writ of arrest: the actual expenses incurred by the bailiff or constable, including the costs of conveyance and lodging in prison of the person arrested
26	For storage, cartage, and removal of goods, or advertising of goods for sale: actual and reasonable disbursements
27	For each person left in possession of any premises: fees, allowances, and expenses as allowed to a witness in accordance with the Witnesses and Interpreters Fees Regulations 1974