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MS HB1448

Circuit clerk fees; increase for attendance upon court.


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Introduced
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 25-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Circuit Clerk Fee For Attendance Upon The Circuit Court; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

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.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)

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