SB 1338
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in governance of the system, further providing for fee increases and automation fee.
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Bill overview
This bill increases fees charged by county clerk of courts offices in Pennsylvania. Specifically, it establishes an automation fee of up to $10 for initiating legal proceedings in counties of classes A through H. The fee can be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index, and the collected funds are designated for automation updates within the clerk of courts office.
Key provisions
- Establishes an automation fee for county clerk of courts offices.
- The automation fee is capped at $10.
- The fee applies to the initiation of legal proceedings.
- Fees can be increased annually based on the Consumer Price Index.
- Funds collected are to be used for automation updates within the clerk of courts office.
- The fee applies to counties of classes A through H, including home rule counties of the same class.
Who is affected
- County residents
- Individuals filing legal documents
- County Clerk of Courts offices
- Pennsylvania Courts
Notable changes
- Introduces a new fee for initiating legal proceedings.
- Allows for annual adjustments to the automation fee based on the Consumer Price Index.
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