§ 13:5218 — Fees

§5218. Fees
A. The plaintiff, upon filing an affidavit of claim, shall pay as court costs a fee of
thirty-five dollars for each party made defendant. No other prejudgment costs, except those
required by R.S. 13:10.3, shall be required of the plaintiff so long as the action remains in
the program; provided that if the suit is amended or additional service of process is required,
the court may require a fee of not more than twenty dollars for each additional service.
Additionally, the court may require a fee of not more than twenty dollars for each subpoena
issued. In accordance with the provisions of R.S. 49:225, no additional cost or fee shall be
required when service of process is required to be made upon the secretary of state so long
as the action remains in the program.
B. Costs may be waived for an indigent party who complies with the provisions of
Code of Civil Procedure Articles 5181 through 5188.
C. The filing fee of thirty-five dollars shall be paid to the judge of the court as a fee
in lieu of all other fees in each such case; however, all costs and expenses incurred shall be
paid from the filing fee, except as otherwise provided.
NOTE: See R.S. 13:5226 regarding termination of this Part on Aug. 1, 2025.

Legislative History

Acts 2021, No. 281, §1.