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BILL NUMBER:S1751
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
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. Amends subparagraph a of paragraph 1 of subdivision (a) of section 1911 of the uniform justice court act to impose 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. Effective date.
Justification
Many courthouses are experiencing heavy caseloads and are lacking the necessary funds to pay 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.
Legislative history
2013-14: S1997/A1304 - Judiciary Committee/Judiciary Committee 2011-12: S5177/A7325 - Judiciary Committee/Judiciary Committee
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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