SB3831

FILING FEES-CLERK-GAC FUND

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

SB3831 amends the Clerks of the Courts Act to adjust filing and appearance fees in civil actions, and specifies fee distributions.

SB3831 amends the Clerks of the Courts Act to increase the filing fee and appearance fee in civil actions. It mandates that $5 of these fees be deposited into the Guardianship and Advocacy Fund. The bill also specifies that no fee may be charged for accounts filed for guardianships established for minors or disabled adults under the Probate Act of 1975. Additionally, it eliminates fees for commitment petitions, petitions for discharge, and petitions for orders authorizing the administration of psychotropic medication under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.

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History

Feb 6

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

Feb 6

Senate

First Reading

Feb 6

Senate

Referred to Assignments