Bill > HB837

This bill authorizes the clerk of the Probate Court of Richmond County to charge a technology fee of up to $10.00 for each civil action filed with the court. The technology fee can only be used for specific technological needs of the Probate Court, including purchasing and maintaining computer hardware and software, acquiring imaging and communication equipment, and digitizing and archiving court records. The funds collected must be kept in a separate account and used exclusively for these purposes. The authority to assess this technology fee will expire on July 1, 2035, and any remaining funds at that time will be dedicated to general technology uses in Richmond County. The bill provides a clear mechanism for the court to modernize its technological infrastructure by using a modest fee assessed on civil action filings, with strict guidelines on how the funds can be used and a sunset provision to ensure periodic review of the fee's necessity.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71639