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MS HB162

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Noah Sanford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the uniform civil case filing fee in justice court from $25.00 to $45.00, effective July 1, 2025, with further increases to $55.00 (July 1, 2026) and $65.00 (July 1, 2027)
  • Increases the clerk's fee for Title 63 violations (excluding driving under the influence and reckless driving) from $5.00 to $10.00 (July 1, 2025), $12.50 (July 1, 2026), and $15.00 (July 1, 2027)
  • Maintains existing fees for multiple defendants ($5.00), post-judgment proceedings ($15.00), peace bonds ($25.00), marriage ceremonies ($10.00), depositions ($5.00), and appeals ($5.00)
  • Preserves justice court authority to impose fees up to $50.00 for expungement or dismissal of criminal charges
  • Contains phase-in schedule with different fee amounts applicable on three separate dates between July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Justice Court; revise filing fees.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/14/2025
Judiciary B1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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