§50-3-4. Disposition of Costs; Magistrate Court Fund
(a) All costs collected in magistrate courts in a civil proceeding pursuant to the provisions of section one of this article and all costs collected in magistrate courts in a criminal proceeding pursuant to the provisions of section two of this article shall be submitted on or before the tenth day of the month following […]
§50-3-1. Costs in Civil Actions
The following costs shall be charged in magistrate courts in civil actions and shall be collected in advance: (a) For filing and trying any civil action and for all services connected therewith, but excluding services regarding enforcement of judgment, the following amounts dependent upon the amount of damages sought in the complaint: Where the action […]
§50-3-1a. Costs Assessed Against Losing Party
Except as otherwise provided by law, costs shall be assessed against the losing party or parties.
§50-3-2. Costs in Criminal Proceedings
(a) In each criminal case before a magistrate court in which the defendant is convicted, whether by plea or at trial, there is imposed, in addition to other costs, fines, forfeitures, or penalties allowed by law: (1) Costs in the amount of $60, of which $5 of that amount shall be deposited in the Courthouse […]
§50-3-2a. Payment by Electronic Payments, Credit Card Payments, Cash, Money Orders, or Certified Checks; Payment Plan; Failure to Pay Fines Results in a Late Fee and Judgment Lien
(a) A magistrate court may accept electronic payments, credit cards, cash, money order, or certified check for payment of all costs, fines, fees, forfeitures, restitution, or penalties in accordance with rules promulgated by the Supreme Court of Appeals. Any charges made by the credit company shall be paid by the person responsible for paying the […]