Bill
HB 2064
Pennsylvania bill increases court fees and adds new automation charges to judicial system governance, potentially affecting legal access and court operations funding.
HB 2064 amends Pennsylvania's judicial governance laws to authorize increases in court fees and introduces a new automation fee within the state's judicial system. The bill modifies Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which governs court operations and procedures. Specific fee amounts and automation definitions are not detailed in the bill summary provided.
Court fees directly affect access to justice by influencing whether individuals and small businesses can afford to use the legal system. Fee increases can generate additional revenue for court operations and modernization, but may also create barriers for low-income litigants. The introduction of an "automation fee" suggests the courts are investing in technological infrastructure, which could improve efficiency but raises questions about who bears these costs.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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