Consultation launched on cost recovery of civil court fees

The Department of Justice has launched a public consultation seeking views on proposals to increase fees in the civil courts.

Running costs which are not fully recovered are met by the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) from within its budget.

It is estimated that proposals to increase civil court fees would generate additional income of £2.5m by the end of 2019/20 and would increase cost recovery from the current position of 82% to approximately 90% by the end of 2019/20.

For further information and details of the consultation visit Consultations on the nidirect website 

A copy of the consultation document is also available to view at the Departments' consultation section of the website

Responses or requests for further information can also be made in writing on the Consultation Response Form and emailed to FeeConsultation@courtsni.gov.uk or sent by post to:

The closing date for this consultation is 5.00pm on 18 February 2019.

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