What amount must a child pay for the peace officer's service of the summons to his or her parent?

• A. Thirty-five dollars.
• B. Twenty dollars.
• C. Forty dollars.
• D. Fifty dollars.

Answer: (A)

The amount is set by statute as a fixed fee for this specific service, and it is thirty-five dollars. This fee covers the peace officer’s time and expenses for personally serving the summons to the parent on behalf of the child. Knowing the exact amount is important because service of process needs to be properly paid to complete the action, and fixed fees help ensure consistency across cases. The other listed amounts aren’t the established charge for this particular service; they might apply to different types of service or different situations, but for serving a summons to a parent by a child, thirty-five dollars is the standard fee.