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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Adds language providing that a sheriff in a county of the third class may receive a fee of $35 (rather than $40 in the introduced bill) for serving or attempting to serve any summons filed electronically on a defendant. Adds language providing that a sheriff in a county of the third class may receive a fee of $35 (rather than $40 in the introduced bill) for serving or attempting to serve all other process filed electronically on a defendant. Adds language providing that a sheriff in a county of the third class may receive a fee of $60 for serving or attempting to serve an order or judgment for the possession of real estate in an action of ejectment or in any other action, or for restitution in an eviction action, without aid, and $35 for serving or attempting to serve an order or judgment for the possession of real estate in an action of ejectment or in any other action, or for restitution in an eviction action, without aid, when filed electronically (rather than a fee of $35 for serving or attempting to serve an order or judgment for the possession of real estate in an action of ejectment or in any other action, or for restitution in an eviction action, without aid).
AI Summary
This bill amends the Counties Code to adjust the fee structure for sheriffs in third-class counties when serving legal documents. The bill modifies the fees for serving or attempting to serve various legal documents, creating different rates depending on whether the document is filed electronically or in person. Specifically, for electronically filed summons, the fee is reduced to $35 per defendant, compared to $60 for in-person service. Similarly, for other types of process, electronic filing will incur a $35 fee, while in-person service will cost $60. For serving orders or judgments related to real estate possession or eviction, the bill establishes a $60 fee for in-person service and a $35 fee for electronic filing. The bill also standardizes language around service fees, such as specifying actual costs when additional aid is necessary during service. These changes aim to provide a clear and consistent fee structure for sheriff's process service in third-class counties, reflecting the different complexities and methods of document filing in modern legal proceedings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Bill Cunningham (D)*,
Ann Williams (D)*,
Jaime Andrade (D),
Marcus Evans (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Michael Kelly (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Rob Martwick (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0096 (on 08/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1348&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1348enr.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1348eng.htm |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1348sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1348.htm |
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