PA SB83

Doubles the surcharge assessed in magisterial district court cases from $5 to $10 per docket number in criminal cases and per named defendant in civil cases where constables perform services

Increases civil and landlord-tenant case fees for constables, including service of complaints ($13 to $20), levying goods ($75 to $125), ejectment ($90 to $150), and courtroom security ($13 to $25 per hour)

Raises criminal case fees significantly, including warrant execution ($25 to $50), taking custody of defendants ($5 to $25), court attendance ($13 to $25), and prisoner transport ($38 to $50 per prisoner)

Increases hourly rates for constable services such as holding defendants at magisterial district judge offices ($13 to $25 per hour) and maximum hourly caps ($26 to $50 per hour)

Takes effect 60 days after enactment