If you find yourself involved in the court of law, you could feel your wallet take a hit.

Announced yesterday, fees for the Court of Appeal, the Sheriff's Office, and the Court of Queen's Bench are all increasing following a review into the cost of providing the services.

Commencing an action when mediation is not required in the Court of Queen's Bench will now cost $200 instead of $100, and if it does require mediation it will also cost an extra $100, requiring a $300 chunk of change.

To file an appeal it will now cost $200 compared to the previous cost of $125.

And the least of the increases come to photocopy fees in both the Court of Queen's Bench and Court of Appeal, which go from $.50 to $1.

A release issued by the government of Saskatchewan said that those who earn low incomes are still eligible to have the fees waived.

The release stated that this was to ensure that the fee increases will not unduly restrict access to the courts.

Costs and compensation associated with expert witnesses and transcript services are also increasing to meet what the Saskatchewan Government describes as a 'reasonable standard' for the services.

According to Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan, this is the first increase to the fees since 1999.

He says the previous prices have not kept up with the actual cost of the services.