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, specifying 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 cases. Additionally, a new $50 surcharge is established for various filing fees, with a portion allocated to the Washington state legacy project and the judicial stabilization trust account, while the remainder is retained by the county for clerk operations.

The bill also clarifies that no fees will be assessed if an order of dismissal is filed, and it eliminates outdated language regarding fee schedules for civil actions and probate proceedings initiated before July 1, 1972. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline the fee collection process and ensure that funds are appropriately allocated to support judicial operations and local county clerk offices.

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