Creates a special surcharge in civil cases for construction of a new courthouse in Scott County

Summary

The bill would require anyone filing a civil lawsuit in Scott County to pay an extra $45 fee at filing. The money would go into a dedicated fund for planning and building a new county courthouse, and the surcharge would not apply when court costs are waived or paid by the state, county, or municipality. The measure is intended to generate local revenue for the courthouse without raising taxes.

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