How to Calculate Court Fees
In our legal system, the types of cases are generally divided into civil cases, criminal cases, and administrative cases. Since criminal cases are initiated by the prosecutor's office, it is not possible to personally file a criminal case. The prosecutor's office prepares an indictment and initiates the criminal case on behalf of the public. Therefore, individuals do not pay a fee to initiate a criminal case.
Civil and administrative cases are different from criminal cases. In these cases, individuals typically file their own lawsuits, and these cases are subject to fees. Therefore, a person who wants to file a lawsuit must pay a fee based on the characteristics of their case.
In practice, the most frequently asked question is “how to file a lawsuit in a civil court.” There are many types of courts, and the fees can vary depending on the type of court and the nature of the case being filed. For example, when filing a case in a consumer court, no application fee or expenses for witnesses and experts are charged, while these are required in other courts. Therefore, the fees vary according to the type of court. Separate calculations must be made for each court. Additionally, court fees can change depending on the use of witnesses, experts, or on-site inspections in the case. For instance, the application fee in the Civil Court of Peace is 37 TL for the year 2022, while it is 80.70 TL in the Civil Court of First Instance. The parameters for expenses in cases filed in civil courts are as follows: Court Type, Case Value, Application Fee, File Expense, Advance Fee, Notification Expense, Power of Attorney Fee, Expert Fee, On-Site Inspection Expense, Witness Expense, Other Costs and Procedures.
The calculation tool we provide above helps you calculate the court fees and expenses for cases filed in civil and administrative courts, offering guidance to those who are confused about this matter.
