SB 83 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in constables, further providing for restricted account and for fees.

SB 83 increases allowable fees constables can charge for services in Pennsylvania, affecting both civil and criminal cases. Key changes include raising civil service fees (e.g., from $13 to $20 for serving documents) and criminal transport fees (e.g., from $17 to $25 per defendant), while maintaining exemptions for indigent defendants in criminal cases. The bill also specifies that counties must cover fees for indigent cases and clarifies reimbursement rates for travel expenses. These adjustments apply to all constables and deputy constables performing court-related duties under Pennsylvania law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jun 4, 2025
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Committee
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Jun 4, 2025
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Jun 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to Law & Justice
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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