An Act relative to the deposit of civil process fees
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the collection and deposit of fees associated with the service of civil process in Massachusetts. Currently, these fees are not consistently deposited into the state treasury. The bill proposes a system for collecting and depositing these fees, aiming to provide a dedicated revenue stream for the judicial system. It seeks to standardize the process and ensure these fees contribute to the operation of the courts.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for collecting fees associated with the service of civil process.
- Requires courts to deposit these fees into a designated state fund.
- Specifies how the funds in the state fund will be used to support the judicial system.
- Defines the scope of civil process subject to the fee collection system.
- Addresses potential exemptions or waivers for certain types of cases.
Who is affected
- Courts
- Individuals involved in civil lawsuits
- Process servers
- The State Treasury
- The Judicial Branch
Notable changes
- Currently, civil process fees are not systematically deposited into the state treasury.
- This bill introduces a dedicated funding mechanism for the judicial system.
- It clarifies the responsibilities of courts and process servers in collecting and depositing fees.
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