An Act amending the act of November 26, 1982 (P.L.744, No.203), referred to as the Prothonotary Fee Law, further providing for automation fee for prothonotary's office.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Prothonotary Fee Law to establish an automation fee for prothonotary offices in Pennsylvania. The fee, not to exceed $10, will be charged for initiating legal proceedings and deposited into a special fund dedicated to maintaining and updating the prothonotary’s office automation systems. The fee amount can be increased annually, tied to the Consumer Price Index.
Key provisions
- Establishes an automation fee for prothonotary offices.
- The fee is capped at $10.
- Fees are collected for initiating legal proceedings.
- Funds are deposited into a special prothonotary automation fund.
- Funds in the fund are used for automation and updates.
- The fee amount can be increased annually.
- Increases are tied to the Consumer Price Index.
- The fee increase can only occur once every three years.
Who is affected
- County Courts
- Prothonotaries
- Individuals filing legal documents
- Pennsylvania Counties (specifically second class A and third through eighth class, including home rule counties)
Notable changes
- Introduces a new fee for automation services provided by prothonotary offices.
- Specifies the use of funds collected through the automation fee.
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Timothy Kearney
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