§ 33-37-3-1 Collection of fees in civil or paternity actions brought by or on behalf of state or political subdivisions
§ 33-37-3-2 Indigent persons; relief from or waiver of fees and court costs in civil actions or appointment of guardian
§ 33-37-3-3 Actions commenced by person confined by department of correction
§ 33-37-3-4 Recovery of costs
§ 33-37-3-5 Prepayment of fees; appeals
§ 33-37-3-6 Inclusion of service of process by mail in court costs fee
§ 33-37-3-7 Private service of process; reimbursement of cost
§ 33-37-3-8 Name change actions; separate fee
§ 33-37-3-9 Prepayment of fees; exceptions

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 33 > Article 37 > Chapter 3 - General Court Costs Provisions for Civil Actions

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • clerk: refers to any of the following:

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  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5