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HB 4113

Perry County; authorize assessments on civil cases filed and convictions obtained in justice court for operation and maintenance of justice court building.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Elliot Burch

Perry County authorized to charge civil case filing and conviction assessments in justice court to fund building operations and maintenance.

Enrolled Bill Signed
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Bill Summary · HB 4113

Legislative bill overview

HB 4113 authorizes Perry County to impose assessments on civil cases filed and criminal convictions in justice court to fund the operation and maintenance of the county's justice court building. The bill essentially allows the county to recover court facility costs through fees tied to judicial activity rather than general tax revenue.

Why is this important

This legislation determines how Perry County finances its justice court infrastructure, shifting costs from the general budget to court users through case-based assessments. This approach affects access to justice by potentially increasing costs for individuals filing civil suits and those convicted of crimes, while providing dedicated funding for court facility maintenance.

Potential points of contention

  • Regressive impact: Assessment fees may disproportionately burden low-income individuals who use justice court services, as the cost is the same regardless of financial circumstances
  • Access to justice concerns: Additional costs tied to filing civil cases could discourage individuals from pursuing legitimate claims in small claims or civil matters
  • Fairness of tie to convictions: Funding court operations through conviction-based assessments could be viewed as penalizing defendants beyond their sentence

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

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