The bill amends the existing law regarding the fees that county sheriffs in Arkansas can collect for their services. It introduces provisions that allow sheriffs to charge fees not only for serving legal documents but also for attempting to serve them. Specifically, the bill states that sheriffs can charge $30 for serving or attempting to serve various legal documents, including summonses and subpoenas. Additionally, it establishes a fee of $50 for serving warrants or orders of arrest, which must be included in a court's judgment of conviction and sentencing order.

Furthermore, the bill updates the fee structure for other services provided by sheriffs, such as executing writs and returning legal documents. It includes new fees for serving or attempting to serve notices to vacate and orders from the court, while also maintaining existing fees for other services like advertising goods for sale and attending trials. Overall, the amendments aim to clarify and expand the fee collection process for county sheriffs in Arkansas.

Statutes affected:
HB 1872: 21-6-307(a)