The bill amends RCW 36.18.020 to update the fee structure for superior court clerks in Washington State. It introduces new provisions regarding the collection of surcharges on filing fees, specifically stating that clerks must collect a $30 surcharge on certain appeal filing fees and a $40 surcharge on most other filing fees, with exceptions for specific subsections. Additionally, a new $50 surcharge is established for filing fees related to various civil actions, with a portion of this surcharge allocated to the Washington state legacy project and the judicial stabilization trust account.

The bill also clarifies that no fees will be assessed if an order of dismissal is filed as per the rules of the supreme court. It maintains existing provisions regarding fee exemptions for certain filings, such as petitions for relinquishment of parental rights and abstracts of judgment for legal financial obligations. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the funding mechanisms for the judicial system while ensuring that certain filings remain accessible without fees.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 36.18.020
Substitute Bill: 36.18.020
Second Substitute: 36.18.020
Bill as Passed Legislature: 36.18.020
Session Law: 36.18.020