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Commission discusses state-driven litigation tax jump and options to round filing fee to even amount
Summary
Commissioners discussed a recent rise in the litigation/filing fee from $18 to $61.42 under a 2008 resolution/formula, and directed staff to consult the clerk's office and return with a resolution proposal to round the fee to a whole or quarter amount for administrative ease.
A county official summarized recent changes to the litigation filing fee (itemized court costs) that increased the fee from $18 to $61.42 effective July 1 under a formula created by a 2008 resolution. The official said the $43.42 difference has created administrative burden for the clerk's office, which is handling coins and making change.
Kim Stewart (clerk's office deputy)…
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