The bill authorizes the Sheriff of Clarke County to charge 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 or officers, as well as to the district attorney or grand jury when the services are requested for law enforcement or prosecutorial purposes. The fees collected by the sheriff must be remitted periodically to the Clarke County Commission, with specific provisions for the deposit of funds related to ankle monitors into the Sheriff's Fund for law enforcement purposes. Additionally, the bill ensures that these fees do not replace other income sources for the county or sheriff's office.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a service of process fee for the district and circuit courts of Clarke County, which will be assessed for each document requiring personal service by the sheriff. This fee can be waived if a judge determines that it would cause substantial hardship, provided that a verified statement is submitted. The collected fees will be split between the Circuit Clerk's Fund and the Sheriff's Office, with exemptions for the district attorney and grand jury. 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