The bill authorizes the Sheriff of Clarke County to charge and collect reasonable fees for various services, including fingerprinting, reports, copies of records, photo identification cards, funeral duties, and court-ordered ankle monitors. However, the sheriff is prohibited from charging fees to law enforcement agencies, individuals applying for pistol permits, and the district attorney or grand jury when requesting services for law enforcement or prosecutorial purposes. The collected fees must be remitted periodically to the Clarke County Commission, with specific provisions for the allocation of funds, particularly for ankle monitor fees, which will be deposited into the Sheriff's Fund for law enforcement purposes.

Additionally, the bill establishes a service of process fee of $50 for personal service of process by the sheriff in district and circuit courts, with an exemption for individuals who can demonstrate substantial hardship. The fees collected will be split between the county general fund and the Sheriff's Fund. The bill also ensures that the proceeds from these fees do not replace other income sources for the county or sheriff's office. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-13-232, 45-13-232
Engrossed: 45-13-232, 45-13-232