SB471 Summary

• Imposes an additional $30 service of process fee per document for both criminal and civil cases in Montgomery County's district and circuit courts.

• Court-designated officials collect the fees and remit them to the Montgomery County Commission for deposit in the county general fund.

• Exempts cases from the fee if the court finds payment would create substantial hardship, requiring a verified statement signed by the requesting party and approved by the court.

• District attorneys, law enforcement, and grand juries are exempt from paying the fees.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.