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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to county clerk fees; and amending RCW 36.18.016. 2
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing state law regarding fees charged by county clerks for various services. Primarily, it updates the fee structure for preparing and authenticating certified copies of court documents, introducing a tiered pricing system for the first page and additional pages, and also sets new fees for providing photographs of exhibits and copies of digital or electronic exhibits. Additionally, it adjusts the fee for copies delivered on electronic storage media and clarifies that the revenue generated from these fees is considered full reimbursement to counties for the state's share of superior court judges' benefits. The bill also removes outdated fee provisions related to duplicated recordings of court proceedings and registration of land titles, while introducing a new fee for preparing copies of audio or video recordings from court proceedings.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date 6/11/2026. (on 03/11/2026)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Court Administration
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