The bill proposes an increase in various court automation fees across multiple sections of Wyoming law. Specifically, the court automation fee will rise from $40 to $50 for probate matters, and from $55 to $65 for filings in the supreme court. Additionally, the original filing fee for civil matters in district courts will increase from $160 to $170, with a corresponding increase in the court automation portion of that fee. Other adjustments include raising fees for transcripts in cases appealed to the supreme court from $100 to $110, and similar increases for docketing fees related to circuit court appeals. The bill also establishes a new fee structure for the chancery court and municipal courts, with the court automation fee set at $50.

The bill specifies that these changes will apply to all cases and appeals filed on or after July 1, 2025, and it will take effect on the same date. The increased fees are intended to support the judicial systems automation account and the indigent civil legal services account, ensuring that the necessary resources are available for court operations and legal assistance for those in need.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-2-401, 5-2-202, 5-3-206, 5-6-108, 5-9-135, 5-13-202, 6-10-102, 6-10-103