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Senator · Senate District 38
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History
- Referred to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
Companion bill
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Imposes a filing fee surcharge to be used for the purposes of providing and maintaining security in courthouses
In Assembly Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1997
Title of bill
An act to amend the uniform justice court act, in relation to imposing a filing fee surcharge to be used for the purposes of providing and maintaining security in courthouses
Purpose of the bill
This bill would allow for a justice court to use money collected through a surcharge to provide for additional security equipment and personnel.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill amends section 1911 of the uniform justice court act, as it relates to imposing a filing fee of ten dollars for maintenance of security equipment at the courthouse and payment of personnel to operate security equipment at the courthouse.
Section 2 of this bill relates to the effective date.
Justification
Many courthouses are experiencing heavy caseloads and are lacking the necessary funds to nay for security equipment and the personnel to operate it. It is imperative that a courthouse be a safe and secure place for the judges and the people they serve. This bill will provide courts with a ten dollar filing fee from claimants to be used solely for security purposes.
Prior legislative history
2011-2012- S.5177 - Referred to Judiciary
Fiscal implications for state
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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