This bill establishes the Marion County Service of Process Fund, which will be managed by the county commission. The fund will account for all transactions related to the service of process, and the Sheriff of Marion County is authorized to contract with various entities for the service of process, excluding arrest warrants. Additionally, the bill mandates that a service of process fee of thirty dollars ($30) be collected for each document served in both the criminal and civil divisions of the district and circuit courts, with these fees directed into the newly created fund.
The bill also stipulates that the Marion County Commission has the discretion to utilize the funds generated for any lawful purpose, and it clarifies that the new fees will not replace or reduce any existing sources of income for the county or its subdivisions. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text provided.