The bill amends section 2529 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, which outlines the fees required to be paid to the clerk of the circuit court for various legal actions. Notably, it establishes a filing fee of $150 for civil actions, with specific exemptions for actions under certain sections related to extreme risk protection orders, habeas corpus, and telephone solicitation. Additionally, the bill introduces a fee structure for actions involving custody, support, or parenting time of minor children, with fees set at $80 for custody or parenting time modifications and $40 for support modifications. The bill also specifies the distribution of collected fees to the county and state treasurers.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for waiving or suspending fees for individuals demonstrating indigency or inability to pay, as well as for public officers acting in their official capacity. It clarifies that parties are not required to pay fees when filing child protective or delinquency actions. The enactment of this amendatory act is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 351 of the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 600.2529