WI SB470

Increases the maximum court cost fee in municipal court actions from $38 to $48 per separate matter, while maintaining the $15 minimum fee

Fee applies to default appearances, guilty or no contest pleas, warrant or summons issuances, and contested trials

Municipal treasurers continue paying $5 monthly from each fee to the state general fund, with municipalities retaining the balance

Excludes financial responsibility violations and certain ordinance violations related to driver's licenses and seatbelts from the fee requirement