HB 3220 Summary

• Increases alternative dispute resolution court costs from $2.00 to $7.00 in all civil cases, with additional $5.00 fees assessed to initiating and responding parties seeking mediation services.

• Increases divorce filing fee from $143.00 to $183.00 and increases summons issuance fee from $5.00 to $10.00 per person.

• Directs court clerks to assess a 10% administrative fee on all fees collected for agencies other than the court (effective immediately) and an additional 15% fee (effective July 1, 2016), excluding sheriff's service fees, law library funds, and witness fees.

• Creates the District Court Revolving Fund in the State Treasury to be funded by the 15% administrative fee collections, with funds appropriated for district court operations and expenditures made by warrant issued by the State Treasurer.

• Effective July 1, 2016, with emergency provisions allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval.