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SB 726

Circuit court clerks; fees, increases Technology Trust Fund Fee.

2026 Regular Session

Bill to increase circuit court clerk technology fees in Virginia has been withdrawn by its sponsor as of February 2026.

Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
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Bill Summary · SB 726

Legislative bill overview

SB 726 proposes to increase the Technology Trust Fund Fee administered by Virginia circuit court clerks. The bill would adjust fees that courts collect to support technology infrastructure and modernization efforts. However, the bill was stricken (withdrawn) on February 2, 2026, at the request of its patron, so it is no longer under active consideration.

Why is this important

Court technology fees directly affect citizens' costs when accessing the judicial system, impacting filing fees, service fees, and other court-related expenses. Technology infrastructure improvements can enhance court efficiency, case management, and public access to court records—but fee increases may create barriers for lower-income litigants and individuals accessing the courts.

Potential points of contention

  • Burden on court users: Fee increases disproportionately affect self-represented litigants and those with limited financial resources who cannot absorb additional court costs
  • Transparency and justification: Questions about whether the existing Technology Trust Fund is being used effectively and whether a fee increase is truly necessary
  • Alternative funding mechanisms: Debate over whether court technology should be funded through general appropriations rather than user fees that directly burden litigants

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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