Prohibited Fees

Sec. 118.124. PROHIBITED FEES. A justice of the peace is not entitled to a fee for: (1) the examination of a paper or record in the justice's office; (2) filing any process or document the justice issues that is returned to court; (3) a motion or judgment on a motion for security for costs; (4) taking or approving a bond for costs; or (5) the first copy of a document in a criminal case issued to: (A) a criminal defendant in the case; (B) an attorney representing a criminal defendant in the case; or (C) a prosecuting attorney. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 33, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 205 (S.B. 409), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009. SUBCHAPTER F. FEES OF SHERIFF AND CONSTABLE