Sec. 1. (a) The fees prescribed in civil actions or paternity actions may not be collected from the state or a political subdivision in an action brought by or on behalf of the state or the political subdivision. (b) This section does not prevent collecting fees from a defendant when the state or political subdivision […]
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person entitled to bring a civil action or to petition for the appointment of a guardian under IC 29-3-5 may do so without paying the required fees or other court costs if the person files a statement in court, under oath and in writing: (1) […]
Sec. 3. (a) When an offender confined by the department of correction commences an action or a proceeding without paying fees or other court costs under section 2 of this chapter, the offender shall obtain from the appropriate official of the correctional facility or facilities at which the offender is or was confined a certified […]
Sec. 4. A party for whom judgment is entered in a civil action is entitled to recover costs. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-3-3.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16.
Sec. 5. The prepayment of fees under this chapter is not required in an appeal of a civil matter to a circuit court, superior court, or probate court from a court of inferior jurisdiction. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-3-4.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.146.
Sec. 6. Court costs fees under this chapter include service of process by certified mail, unless service by the sheriff is requested by the person who institutes the action. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-3-5.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16.
Sec. 7. If personal service of process is carried out by a process server other than the sheriff, the party who paid for the private service is entitled to reimbursement of the cost of the private service as a part of any judgment that party may recover. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-3-6.] As added by P.L.98-2004, […]
Sec. 8. Notwithstanding IC 33-37-4-4, the clerk may not collect a separate civil fee for a name change action initiated under IC 31-15-2-18. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-3-7.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16.
Sec. 9. Prepayment of fees is not required in proceedings for either of the following: (1) Adoption. (2) The appointment of a guardian. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-4-1.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16.
