SB397
Courthouse, jail, & court-related facilities; assessment of costs for construction, renovation, etc.
Status:
Killed
Latest Action:
Jan. 21, 2026
Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (3-Y 12-N)
Chief Patron:
Danny Diggs (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Assessment of costs for construction, renovation, or maintenance of courthouse, jail, or court-related facilities.
Increases from two to 10 dollars the maximum sum a county or city may assess as part of the costs for any civil action filed in the district or circuit courts within its boundary, or for each criminal or traffic case in its district or circuit court in which the ... (More) defendant is charged with a violation of any statute or ordinance. Such assessment shall be used for the construction, renovation, or maintenance of courthouse, jail, or court-related facilities, or to defray cooling, heating, electricity, and ordinary maintenance costs. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104286D
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/21/2026 - Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (3-Y 12-N)
