TITLE IV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

995. Subject to the provisions of this Book, pleadings, notices and other documents may be notified to or served on the parties and the clerk by any appropriate means.

1971, c.

996. Pleadings for which a filing fee is prescribed in the tariff of court fees may not be accepted by the clerk unless the fee is paid. The filing date and the amount of the fee and the date of payment must be indicated on the pleading. However, a person who provides proof of being a recipient under a last resort financial assistance program established under the Individual and Family Assistance Act (chapter A-13.1.1) is exempted from the payment of such fees.

If institution of the action is refused, the amount sent or deposited with the clerk with the statement of claim is refunded to the plaintiff.

1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1994, c. 28, s. 40; 2002, c. 7, s. 148; 2005, c. 15, s. 152.

997. The Government may make regulations establishing

(a) a tariff of court fees payable for the filing or presentation of statements of claim or other pleadings under this Book, as well as a tariff of bailiff and advocate fees that may be claimed from the debtor;

(b) the conditions a mediator must satisfy to be certified;

(c) rules and obligations applicable to the function of certified mediator, as well as the sanctions for non-compliance with those rules and obligations;

(d) a tariff of fees payable to certified mediators by the mediation service and the maximum number of sessions for which a mediator may be paid such fees in relation to the same action.

1971, c. 86, s. 1; 2002, c. 7, s. 148.

997.1. (Replaced).

1977, c. 73, s. 43; 1992, c. 63, s. 17; 2002, c. 7, s. 148.

998. Any provision of the other Books of this Code consistent with the provisions of this Book applies to the recovery of small claims.

1971, c. 86, s. 1; 2002, c. 7, s. 148.