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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a sheriff in a county of the third class may receive a fee of $200 for serving or attempting to serve, without aid, an order or judgment either for the possession of real estate in an action of ejectment or any other action or for restitution in an eviction action if service of the order or judgment was rescheduled by the party seeking enforcement. Authorizes the sheriff to tax the actual costs of service of these judgments and orders when aid is necessary. Allows imposition of this fee if the party seeking enforcement previously sought enforcement on the same order or judgment and canceled or failed to appear at the scheduled time for the enforcement of the order or judgment without providing the sheriff with notice of the need to reschedule or cancel enforcement at least 8 hours before to the scheduled enforcement.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the fees sheriffs in counties of the third class can charge for serving or attempting to serve certain court orders related to property possession or eviction. Specifically, if a sheriff attempts to serve an order for the possession of real estate (like in an ejectment lawsuit) or a restitution order in an eviction case, and the service has to be rescheduled by the party who wants the order enforced, the sheriff can now charge $200 for that attempt, provided it was done without needing assistance. This higher fee can also be charged if the party seeking enforcement previously canceled or missed a scheduled enforcement without giving the sheriff at least 8 hours' notice. If a sheriff needs assistance to serve these types of orders, they can still charge the actual costs incurred for that assistance.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/03/2026)
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