House Sponsors: SMITH,MICHAEL. Short description: CNTY CD-FEES GENERALLY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county board may by ordinance impose and collect an increase in any statutorily authorized fee when justified by an acceptable cost study showing that the current fee is not sufficient to cover the cost of providing the service. Provides that the county board must prepare a statement of the costs of providing each service and that all documents in support of the increase are subject to public audit and inspection. Provides that the provisions authorizing a county board to increase any statutorily authorized fees if justified by an acceptable cost study do not apply to any fees of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as provided in the Clerks of Courts Act. Provides for a $10 fee for sheriffs in counties of first and second class for committing each prisoner to and discharging each prisoner from jail. Provides that the court service fee shall be $25 (currently, a differential rate for different catagories of criminal or civil cases, but not to exceed $15). Effective December 1, 2002. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status