Providing for an increase service of process fees and fees in shipping and handling expenses for execution of service of process

HB 5222 increases fees for certified mail service of process (legal document delivery) to defendants in West Virginia. It specifically raises fees for shipping and handling when serving legal papers via certified mail, while exempting foreign veteran-owned businesses from these increased costs. The bill amends the Secretary of State’s fee schedule to implement these changes, affecting defendants served through this method. This is a procedural fee adjustment with no broader policy changes beyond the specified fee structure.