AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE

HB 5642 amends filing fees for appeals from district court to superior court in civil cases and landlord-tenant matters. It requires appellants to pay a $50 attorney fee (divided among multiple adverse parties) plus a $75 total filing fee (including a civil case processing fee and technology surcharge) when appealing. The bill sets a 2-day deadline (excluding weekends/holidays) for general civil appeals and a 5-day deadline (including weekends/holidays) for landlord-tenant cases. These changes take effect January 1, 2026, directly affecting individuals or entities appealing district court decisions.