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HomeLabor CodeDiv. 1Ch. 4§ 101 Division Court Cost Exemption

§ 101 Division Court Cost Exemption

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§ 101 Division Court Cost Exemption

This law says the Labor Commissioner doesn't have to pay court fees when they're involved in a case. It also says sheriffs or marshals must serve legal papers for them without charging extra fees, except for small costs like storage.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Labor Commissioner doesn’t pay court fees in cases they’re part of.
  • •Sheriffs or marshals must serve legal papers for the Labor Commissioner without charging big fees.
  • •Small costs like storage or service fees might still apply.

Example

If the Labor Commissioner sues a company for not paying workers, the court can't make the Labor Commissioner pay court fees.

The company being sued still has to pay their own fees, but the Labor Commissioner gets a free pass on court costs.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 101 Division Court Cost Exemption

No court costs of any nature shall be payable by the division, in any civil action to which the division is a party. Any sheriff or marshal requested by the Labor Commissioner or a deputy or representative of the Labor Commissioner shall serve the summons in the action upon any person within the jurisdiction of the sheriff or marshal or levy under a writ of attachment or execution in the action upon the property of any defendant without cost to the division except for keeper’s fees, service fees, and storage charges. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 872, Sec. 103. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

court costsLabor Commissionerwrit of attachmentkeeper’s feesservice feesstorage charges

Related Statutes

  • § 101.5 Labor Commissioner Fee Waiver
  • § 102 Labor Commissioner Cost Recovery
  • § 103 Wage Claim Collection Reciprocity
  • § 104 Interstate Wage Claim Enforcement
  • § 106 Citation Authority Underground Economy

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Labor Code. Section 101.
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