The bill amends various sections of Wyoming law related to court automation fees, establishing a new process for the Supreme Court to determine the amount of these fees. Specifically, it removes the fixed fee amounts previously set at $40 or $55 and replaces them with a fee determined by the Supreme Court under a new subsection. This change aims to ensure that the fees collected are sufficient to cover the direct and indirect costs associated with court automation while allowing for the possibility of different fees for chancery courts. Additionally, the Supreme Court is required to maintain records demonstrating compliance with these requirements and to report annually on the fees established and collected.

The bill also includes conforming amendments across multiple sections, adjusting the language to reflect the new fee determination process. It specifies that the new fee structure will apply to all new cases, matters, proceedings, and filings initiated on or after July 1, 2026. The Supreme Court is authorized to take necessary actions to implement the provisions of the act, which will become effective on the same date, with certain sections taking effect immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-2-401, 5-2-120, 5-2-202, 5-3-206, 5-6-108, 5-9-135, 5-13-202, 6-10-102, 6-10-103