A total of 275 cases were started in May the office of Carbon County Prothonotary Kayla M. Semmel, according to a monthly statistical report released by the office.

Civil Action 36; Custody 14; DJ Appeal 2; Divorce 18; Ejectment 2; Judgments 131; cases field miscellaneous 3; Protection from Abuse, Sexual Violence or Intimidation) 1; Name Change 2; Stip/Waiv Liens 4; License Appeal 2; Mortgage Foreclosure 10; Protection from Abuse 39; Quiet Title 1; 43 passport applications were processed in November. In addition, a total of 13 renewal applicants sought assistance from the office and 49 passport photos were taken. Passports are by appointment and pictures can now be taken in the office.

Total income generated: $29,642.45

Prothonotary Fees: $25,160.45

Custody/Divorce Fees: $1,000

Data Processing Fees: $3,270

PFA Surcharge Sheriff: $25

PFA Surcharge Courts: $25

Stenographer Fees: $162

In addition to the above fees:

Remitted to the county for the Remote Access Fund for Remote Access Fees:

$1,925.00 Remitted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (fees collected on new cases): $4,529.91

Automation Fund: $925 collected for future automation and improvements to the office

Sales Tax - Money turned over to the state for tax on passport photos $41.65.