Frequently Asked Questions

General Court Information:

I want to add another child on a guardianship, what do I need?

A Motion is needed and filed with the court explaining what changes are needed, along with the information of the added child.

I no longer want custody, what do I do?

A Motion is needed and filed with the court explaining why Custody is no longer wanted and who they think the custody should go to.

My guardianship has ended, what do I do?

If an extension is needed for the Guardianship then a Motion is filed or nothing needs to be done once it expires.

I want to extend a restraining order, what do I do?

A Motion is needed and filed with the court explaining why an extension is needed.

What is needed to transfer guardianship or custody to another party?

A Motion is needed and filed with the court explaining the transfer, along with the information of the other party.

How do I proceed with a name change for juveniles?

A parent or guardian of the juvenile needs to file a Petition with the court on the juveniles’ behalf, that will start the name change process.

What do I do if I want a different Judge?

A Motion for Change of Judge needs to be filed with the court, and needs to be done ten (10) days after the judge is appointed to the case.

Filing Procedures:

How long does an EDO take?

An EDO can take up to a week for a hearing and after the outcome it may take another week or so for the paperwork and placement to the treatment center. In an emergency a hearing can be held within 24 hours and paperwork done within the week.

What are the filing fees?

Please view our latest FEE SCHEDULE document.

What do I do if I can’t find the opposing party to serve?

If the apposing party cannot be found we would suggest hiring a private attorney to help them proceed. Please review the Service Form document for more information.

What is the process of filing a probate/estate?

A petition is filed with the court, consents from all heirs to the estate would be helpful to get the case moving in the right direction, if no consents then the heirs would have to be served with the paperwork which could delay the process.

If I can’t afford the filing fees, what can I do?

A Motion for waiver of filing fee can be filed, the Judge is the person who will make the decision in accepting or denying the waiver.

Fines, Fees, Payment:

How much are my outstanding fees?

A phone call to the clerks will answer this question, as a total of fines or fees are kept on our data base program, all that is need is their legal name and birthdate.

What types of payment documents does the court accept?

Our court accepts money orders, credit cards and debit cards.

Can another family member pay for my fines and fees?

Yes, anyone can pay the fines and fees that are owed. It would be a good idea to know the case number.

Do I have a warrant?

A phone call to the clerks will answer this question.

Can I pay online for the fines I owe

Yes, can be done on our website- For criminal case fines or fees the Case Number is needed.

For traffic fines the Citation Number is needed.

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