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UT SB0283
Bill
AI Summary
- Civil filing fees for claims $2,000 or less increase from $90 to $105, and claims $2,000-$10,000 increase from $200 to $215; divorce petition filing fees increase from $325 to $350
- Writ fees for replevin, attachment, execution, or garnishment increase from $50 to $75 for courts of record
- Online Court Assistance Program surcharge increases from $20 to $60 for complaints, petitions, counterclaims, or counterpetitions filed through the program; protective order requests are exempt from this surcharge
- Civil document fees for justice courts and courts of record are waived for the state, state agencies, and political subdivisions
- Removes obsolete provisions allowing sheriffs to appoint law school graduates as bailiffs and requiring the Judicial Council to create a separate fine schedule for juvenile courts; effective May 6, 2026
Legislative Description
Court Fees and Administration Amendments
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Last Action
Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2026
Rules2/26/2026
Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice2/12/2026
Rules2/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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