California AB1951 amends civil procedure to allow courts to accept credit/debit cards and electronic funds transfers for filing fees and other.

California AB1951 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to allow courts to accept credit or debit cards, and electronic funds transfers for filing fees and other payments. Courts can enter into contracts with card issuers or processors to facilitate these payments. If a payment is returned, the court must notify the payer and may impose an administrative charge. If a returned payment is not corrected within 20 days, the filing may be voided. Courts can also impose fees for the use of cards or electronic transfers, subject to Judicial Council approval.

California AB1951 amends civil procedure to allow courts to accept credit/debit cards and electronic funds transfers for filing fees and other.

California AB1951 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to allow courts to accept credit or debit cards, and electronic funds transfers for filing fees and other payments. Courts can enter into contracts with card issuers or processors to facilitate these payments. If a payment is returned, the court must notify the payer and may impose an administrative charge. If a returned payment is not corrected within 20 days, the filing may be voided. Courts can also impose fees for the use of cards or electronic transfers, subject to Judicial Council approval.