Bill > HB300

This bill creates a new $10 additional filing fee for documents related to deeds and mortgages in the Choctaw County Probate Court and establishes a dedicated Choctaw County Probate Judge Fund to receive these revenues. The additional fees can only be used at the sole discretion of the probate judge for office operations, which may include digitizing records, upgrading technology, and improving record-keeping processes. The new fee and fund are specifically designed to provide the probate judge with more flexible resources to modernize and enhance the office's administrative capabilities. The bill will take effect on June 1, 2025, and applies to all documents submitted for recording in the Probate Court that are subject to deed or mortgage taxes. By creating this dedicated fund, the bill aims to give the Choctaw County Probate Court more direct control over its funding and ability to invest in office improvements.