Crawford County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee

New technology fees in Crawford Probate Court

The Crawford County Probate Court clerk can charge up to $5 per civil action filed and add up to $5 to each fine. The probate judge sets the fee amounts. The clerk must keep this money in a separate account for only the court's approved technology needs. Allowed uses include buying computers, software and accessories, and leasing, maintaining or installing computer hardware. The money also covers buying, leasing, maintaining and installing imaging, scanning, fax, communications, projection and printing equipment and software. It can also pay for services or equipment to turn court records and archives into digital content for public access. Authority to charge these fees ends July 1, 2035; leftover money remains dedicated to general Crawford County technology uses.