The bill proposes the introduction of new court costs in Barbour County, contingent upon voter approval through a referendum. If approved, a fee of $25 will be imposed on each civil case filed in court (excluding small claims), as well as on all misdemeanor and felony criminal cases upon conviction. Additionally, a fee of $10 will be charged for each case filed in the small claims division. These fees will be directed into a special fund known as the Sheriff's Office Hazardous Duty Fund, which is designated for hazardous duty payments to nonclerical employees of the sheriff's office, excluding the sheriff himself. The fund will be maintained by the sheriff or a designated individual and will be subject to audits by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts.

The bill outlines the process for the disbursement of these funds, requiring the sheriff to certify eligible employees and the necessary payment amounts to the county commission. Payments can be made semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly, but must occur at least once a year. Importantly, the commission is prohibited from considering these hazardous duty payments when determining salary increases for sheriff's office employees or when allocating annual budgetary funds for the sheriff's office's operational needs. The act will only take effect if a majority of voters approve it in an election scheduled in conjunction with the next regular county election, with the results certified by the Judge of Probate of Barbour County.