Bill > HB1872

This bill amends Arkansas Code § 21-6-307(a) to modify the fees that county sheriffs can collect for various legal services. The key changes include allowing sheriffs to charge fees for attempted service in addition to successful service for several types of legal documents, such as summons, subpoenas, orders, and notices to vacate. The bill expands the list of billable services and adds specific provisions for fees related to warrants and arrests, stipulating that such fees should be included in a court's judgment of conviction and sentencing order. The fee amounts remain largely consistent with existing law, with fees ranging from $20 to $100 for different types of services like serving writs, executing documents, advertising sales, and attending court proceedings. The modifications aim to provide clearer guidelines and potentially compensate sheriffs for their efforts even when service is not fully completed, which could help cover the costs and time associated with attempting to serve legal documents.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1872&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R