The bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to court fees. Notably, it adjusts the fees charged by the clerk of the supreme court, increasing the fee for filing records on appeal from $125 to $250. Additionally, the bill modifies the fees for filing civil cases in district court, raising the fee for non-small claims actions from $81 to $160, and establishes new fees for filing petitions for dissolution of marriage, annulment, or separation at $160. The bill also introduces a community service supervision fee of $25 for defendants sentenced to community service and allows for the waiver of certain fees in cases of indigency.

Furthermore, the bill specifies the distribution of collected fees, directing portions to various funds, including the civil legal services fund and the displaced homemaker account. It also outlines the court administration fees for different classes of misdemeanors and felonies, with specific amounts designated for indigent defense and court facilities. The bill emphasizes that fees may be waived for defendants who demonstrate financial hardship and allows for installment payments of assessed fees. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline court fee structures while ensuring funds are allocated to support legal services and community programs.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 12.1-32-08, 27-01-10, 27-03-05, 27-05.2-03, 29-26-22
Adopted by the Senate Judiciary Committee: 12.1-32-08, 27-01-10, 27-03-05, 27-05.2-03, 29-26-22
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 12.1-32-08, 27-01-10, 27-03-05, 27-05.2-03, 29-26-22
Adopted by the House Judiciary Committee: 12.1-32-08, 27-03-05, 27-05.2-03, 29-26-22
Enrollment: 12.1-32-08, 27-03-05, 27-05.2-03, 29-26-22
INTRODUCED: 12.1-32-08, 27-01-10, 27-03-05, 27-05.2-03, 29-26-22