CIVIL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to fees for service of process. (8/1/26)

SB 167 requires plaintiffs to pay all fees for serving legal papers (service of process) upfront before a court can issue the papers, within a 90-day window. This directly affects plaintiffs in civil lawsuits who must deposit sufficient funds with the court clerk to cover these fees before the process begins. If fees aren't paid within the timeframe, the court may dismiss the case without prejudice against defendants for whom service wasn't properly requested or paid. The bill takes effect prospectively, meaning it won't apply to cases filed before its enactment.