The following rules' amendments shall be effective January 1, 2005, nunc pro tunc:
I. AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
A. CR 3.02(1) Circuit civil fees and costs
Section (1) of CR 3.02 shall read:
(1) The filing fees for a civil case in Circuit Court (including original actions of administrative agencies, special districts or boards) shall be paid to the circuit clerk at the time the case is filed and shall be $80.00, except as provided below:
(a) There shall be no filing fees for proceedings for a writ of habeas corpus, proceedings under RCr 11.42, and mental health proceedings under KRS Chapters 202A, 202B and 387.
(b) Fees required by KRS 453.060 and KRS 27A.630 and any other required fees (e.g., court facility fee, library fee) shall be paid in addition to the fees required by this rule.
B. CR 3.03(1) District civil fees and costs
(1) The filing fee for a civil case in District Court shall be paid to the clerk at the time the case is filed and shall be $35.00, except as provided below:
(a) Where the case or controversy does not exceed $1500.00, exclusive of interests and costs (Small Claims), the fees shall be $20.00;
(b) Where the amount in controversy is $500.00 or less and is not filed in small claims court, the fees shall be $30.00;
(c) Where the case involves the probate of an estate, the fees shall be $20.00;
(d) Where the case involves the appointment of guardians, conservators, and curators and is not related to a pending probate proceeding, the fees shall be $20.00 for each application;
(e) Where the matter involves a name change for a natural person, the fees shall be $20.00;
(f) Where the case involves a paternity determination under KRS Chapter 406, the fees shall be $20.00;
(g) Where the case involves mental health proceedings under KRS Chapter 202A, 202B or 387, there shall be no fees except as provided in paragraph (d) of this subsection;
(h) Where the case involves a hearing for a student pursuant to KRS 159.051, there shall be no fees; and
(i) Where the case involves filing forcible detainer actions, the fees shall be $20.00;
(j) Where the case involves filing a petition to marry under KRS 402.020, the fees shall be $5.00.
(k) Fees required by KRS 453.060 and KRS 27A.630 and any other required fees (e.g., court facility fee, library fee) shall be paid in addition to the fee required by this rule.
All concur.