Fees; increasing sheriff's fee for certain service. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 152 increases the sheriff's fee for serving warrants or legal process within a county from $50 to $150 (or mileage, whichever is greater), applying to all criminal cases where a sheriff serves documents. This fee change directly affects defendants convicted of crimes, as it adds to their court costs. The additional funds collected will go to the "Sheriff’s Service Fee Account" in the county where the conviction occurred, specifically for courthouse security enhancements, as outlined in Section 153(E) of the amended statute.