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

Richmond County probate filings face technology fees

Georgia's Richmond County Probate Court clerk can charge a technology fee for each civil action filed. The judge sets the fee, capped at $10 per filing. The clerk must keep the money in a separate account for authorized court technology needs only. Allowed uses include buying, leasing, maintaining, and installing computer hardware, software, and imaging, scanning, fax, communications, projection, and printing equipment. Funds can also pay for services and equipment to preserve court records and turn them into digital records for public access. Authority to charge the fee ends July 1, 2035. Any money left in the account then remains dedicated to general Richmond County technology uses.