Bill > SB2562

This bill amends Section 25-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to increase the fee that circuit court clerks can charge for each day's attendance during a court term from $75.00 to $85.00. The fee applies to the circuit clerk and their necessary deputies, and will be paid by the county. The bill also makes several minor grammatical updates throughout the existing law, such as changing gender-specific language from "his" to "his or her" in various sections. The fee increase is part of a broader statute that outlines various fees circuit court clerks can charge for different services, including filing documents, issuing writs, recording documents, and other administrative tasks. The changes will go into effect on July 1, 2025, giving local governments and court systems time to prepare for the new fee structure. This modest fee increase is likely intended to help cover the rising costs of court administration and support the ongoing operational expenses of circuit court clerk offices.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB2562.xml