SB381 Summary

• Applies only to Monroe County and establishes an additional court cost of $7.50 in all civil, criminal, and traffic cases in the county's district, circuit, and juvenile courts.

• Proceeds from the additional court costs are paid to the Presiding Circuit Judge's Judicial Administration Fund for office operations.

• Circuit and district judges retain authority to waive or remit the assessed court costs upon a sworn showing of substantial financial hardship.

• The additional court cost is not intended to diminish or replace any other existing funding sources for the presiding circuit judge's office.

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