An Act relative to service of civil process fees
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to increase the fees charged for serving civil process, such as subpoenas and summonses, in Massachusetts. The goal is to ensure that process servers are adequately compensated for their services, which can be costly and time-consuming. The bill seeks to modernize these fees to reflect current costs and provide a more sustainable income for those involved in delivering legal documents. It is currently under review by the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Key provisions
- Increases fees for serving civil process.
- Specifically addresses fees for subpoenas and summonses.
- Aims to align fees with current market rates.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
- The Judiciary committee reviewed the bill.
- A hearing was scheduled for November 4, 2025.
- The reporting date has been extended to March 2, 2026.
Who is affected
- Process servers
- Courts
- Litigants
- Legal professionals
Notable changes
- Updates existing civil process fee structure.
- Potentially increases the cost of legal service.
- May impact the financial viability of process serving companies.
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