Courthouse construction: filing fee surcharges.
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Overview
This bill extends a surcharge on court filing fees in San Bernardino County. Currently, the Board of Supervisors can impose a $35 surcharge on certain filing fees to fund the Courthouse Construction Fund. This bill extends this authority until January 1, 2039, and includes minor technical changes. The funds collected from the surcharge will be used for earthquake retrofitting and renovations of the Central San Bernardino Courthouse.
Key provisions
- Extends the surcharge authority until January 1, 2039.
- Allows San Bernardino County to impose a surcharge of up to $35 on specific filing fees.
- Specifies that surcharge funds will be used for courthouse construction and earthquake retrofitting.
- Requires notification to the superior court and Judicial Council of any surcharge changes.
- The surcharge does not apply if no filing fee is charged or the fee is waived.
- The surcharge collection terminates upon repayment of amortized costs or 30 years after bond sale, whichever comes first.
Who is affected
- Residents of San Bernardino County
- Individuals filing lawsuits or legal documents in Superior Court
- San Bernardino County Court System
- The Judicial Council
Notable changes
- Extends the existing surcharge authority beyond its current expiration date.
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