How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Paying civil fees through the Big Bear Sheriff Department? The Civil Enforcement Unit posts specific charges for common services. A Summons and Complaint (or Summons and Petition) costs $50 to serve, and notary fees run $15. Other posted fees: $45 for an Earnings Withholding Order, $180 for eviction service (broken down as $105 for posting plus $75 for Notice of Restoration). Larger actions cost more—a Levy and Sale of Real Property runs $2,000. Keeper services are priced by duration: 8 hours $300, 12 hours $475, 24 hours $825, 48 hours $1,575. After-hours costs may apply. For payment, SBSD accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover, plus cashier's checks and money orders. Use the facility's accepted vendor methods for inmate account deposits.
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SBSD accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover credit cards, and also accepts cashier’s checks and money orders.
The Civil Enforcement Unit charges $50 to serve a Summons and Complaint or a Summons and Petition.
Keeper service fees are listed as 8 hours $300, 12 hours $475, 24 hours $825, and 48 hours $1,575. After-hours costs may apply.
Levy and Sale of Real Property is listed with a fee of $2,000.00.
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