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New Suits/Additionals
In Civil Intake, the Fee Windows handle walk-in customers who wish to file civil lawsuits including name changes,
transfers of venue, and expunctions. The Fee Windows also accepts Civil/Family Post Trial documents and additional/amended
filings.
No Fee Window
Documents not requiring a fee and are not new suits are filed at the no fee windows. For a complete list of fee
documents, please refer to the Fee Schedule for Civil and Family. The No Fee window handles walk-in customers who
wish to file no fee documents, i.e. answers, waivers, motions, certificates, etc.
Service
Once a request is place with the assessment clerk for issuance of service, the fee is assessed, and the service
assigned to the proper party. The cost to prepare a service document is $8.00. Service documents requiring service
via private process, attorney, etc. are picked up at the Bond window.
Transfers/MDL
Cases transferred to Harris County and MDL transfers are processed in Civil Intake. The incoming transfer case is
docketed, entered, and routed to the assigned court.
Bonds
Fees are accepted for bonds at the Bond Window. Bonds are prepared by court order.
Tax Filing
Tax Suits are assessed, validated, and entered by the Tax Intake Department. The file is then forwarded to the
Tax Court Clerk for docketing.
E-Filing
eFiling for Courts enables courts to electronically receive and review documents submitted for filing.
eFiling for Courts streamlines and automates filing and payment procedures, thus improving operational efficiency and
reducing the time spent on redundant activities.
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