The bill amends the existing law regarding the fees that county sheriffs in Arkansas can collect for various services. Notably, it allows sheriffs to charge fees for both serving and attempting to serve legal documents, such as summonses and subpoenas. The specific fees outlined in the bill include $30 for serving or attempting to serve each summons, capias, or subpoena, and $100 for serving a writ of execution, possession, ejectment, or replevin. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that mandates a fee for serving a warrant or order of arrest to be included in a court's judgment of conviction and sentencing order.

Other adjustments in the fee structure include the addition of fees for attempted service of court orders and notices, as well as a range of other services provided by sheriffs, such as advertising goods or lands for sale and attending trials. The bill aims to clarify and expand the fee collection process for county sheriffs, ensuring they are compensated for their efforts in law enforcement and legal service delivery.

Statutes affected:
HB 1872: 21-6-307(a)
Act 693: 21-6-307(a)