This law section authorizes counties of second class A and certain other counties in Pennsylvania to increase court fees within limits tied to the Consumer Price Index. It also allows for an automation fee of up to $5 to support court office automation efforts. The funds collected are dedicated solely to automation projects and updates.
In counties of second class A and third through eighth class, the clerk of courts can increase existing fees with approval from the president judge.
An automation fee of up to $5 can be charged for initiating legal actions or proceedings.
Fees can be increased every three years, with increases limited to the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Workers.
Funds collected from the automation fee are used exclusively for court automation projects and updates.