HB468 Summary

• Creates the Marion County Service of Process Fund in the county treasury, with the county commission maintaining accounts subject to audit by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts.

• Authorizes the Marion County Sheriff to contract with private, public, or governmental entities for service of process on documents other than arrest warrants.

• Imposes a $50 service of process fee per case for each party requiring personal service by the sheriff in both criminal and civil divisions of Marion County district and circuit courts, with fees paid into the fund.

• Permits the Marion County Commission to use fund monies at its discretion for any lawful purpose, provided such funds do not replace other county income sources.

• Exempts the district attorney and grand juries from payment of the service of process fees, with the act becoming effective October 1, 2025.