Bill > HB1448

This bill amends Section 25-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to increase the fee that circuit court clerks can charge for daily attendance during court terms. Specifically, the bill changes the daily attendance fee from $75.00 to $85.00 per day for the circuit clerk and any necessary deputies, to be paid by the county. The fee covers the clerk's time spent attending court terms, with the court potentially allowing up to five extra days to complete record-keeping. This fee is part of a broader set of fees that circuit court clerks can charge for various administrative services, including filing documents, issuing writs, administering oaths, and other court-related tasks. The bill is part of the standard process of periodically updating court-related fees to reflect current costs and administrative expenses. The new fee will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving counties and court systems time to prepare for the slight increase in administrative costs.

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