Fees in civil cases; increases fee for filing in general district court and in circuit court. (SB916)

Introduced By

Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland)

Description

Fees in civil cases. Increases the fee for filing any civil action in general district court to $100 (currently $27); and increases the fees for filing a civil action in circuit court to a sliding scale (currently, between $60 and $160): in cases seeking recovery up to $50,000 - fee is $150; up to $100,000 - $200; up to $250,000 - $300; up to $500,000 - $400; up to $1,000,000 - $500; and above $1,000,000 - $750. Amends § 16.1-69.48:2 (“Fees for services of district court judges and clerks and magistrates in civil cases.”), § 17.1-275 (“Fees collected by clerks of circuit courts; generally.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

1 vote