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

New technology fees in Crawford Probate Court

The Crawford County Probate Court clerk can charge up to $5 for each civil action filed. The clerk can also add up to $5 to each fine assessed by the court. The probate judge sets the amounts within these limits. The clerk must keep collections in a separate account for authorized court technology needs only. Allowed uses include computers, software, accessories, and equipment for scanning, imaging, faxing, communications, projection, and printing. The money can also cover authorized equipment leases, maintenance, installation, and digitizing court records for public access. Authority to charge these fees ends July 1, 2035. Any money left afterward remains dedicated to general Crawford County technology uses.