Senate Bill 470 proposes an amendment to the current law regarding court costs in municipal court actions. Specifically, the bill seeks to increase the maximum fee that a municipal judge can collect from $38 to $48 for each separate matter. This fee applies in various circumstances, including default of appearance, pleas of guilty or no contest, issuance of warrants or summonses, and contested matters.

Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement that the municipal treasurer must pay $5 from each fee collected to the secretary of administration for deposit in the general fund, while retaining the remaining balance for municipal use. This change aims to provide municipalities with increased revenue from court costs, reflecting the rising costs associated with municipal court operations.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 814.65(1), 814.65