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SB 333 — Relating to: increasing certain court fees and surcharges and indexing those amounts for inflation. (FE)

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This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An Act to repeal 814.705 (2); to amend 59.32 (1), 814.60 (1), 814.61 (1) (a), 814.61 (1) (b), 814.61 (3), 814.61 (4), 814.61 (5) (am) (intro.), 814.61 (6), 814.61 (7) (a), 814.61 (7) (b), 814.61 (8) (am) 1. and 2., 814.61 (9), 814.61 (11), 814.61 (12) (a) 1., 814.61 (12) (c), 814.61 (13), 814.61 (13m), 814.61 (14), 814.615 (1) (a) 2., 814.615 (1) (a) 3., 814.62 (1), 814.62 (2), 814.62 (3) (a), 814.62 (4), 814.63 (1) (b), 814.63 (2), 814.65 (1), 814.66 (1) (a) 2., 814.66 (1) (b) 2., 814.66 (1) (c), 814.66 (1) (e), 814.66 (1) (f), 814.66 (1) (g), 814.66 (1) (i), 814.66 (1) (j), 814.66 (1) (k), 814.66 (1) (L), 814.66 (1) (n), 814.66 (1) (o), 814.66 (3), 814.67 (1) (a) 1., 814.67 (1) (a) 2., 814.67 (1) (am), 814.67 (1) (b) 1., 814.67 (1) (bg), 814.67 (1) (c) 1. (intro.), 814.68 (1) (a), 814.68 (2), 814.70 (1), 814.70 (2), 814.70 (3) (a), 814.70 (3) (b), 814.70 (4) (a), 814.70 (4) (b), 814.70 (7), 814.70 (8), 814.70 (9) (a) (intro.), 814.70 (9) (b), 814.70 (12), 814.72, 814.85 (1) (c), 814.85 (2), 814.86 (1) and 814.86 (2); to create 814.59, 814.595, 814.85 (3) and 814.86 (1s) of the statutes;

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

445 added · 595 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 333 removed a line that mandated certain fees to be allocated in specific ways and made adjustments to various sections of law regarding court fees and interpreter requirements. Now, the bill includes a new requirement that interpreters in civil proceedings can act remotely. These changes are important because they aim to streamline court processes, potentially lowering costs for court users and making access to justice more efficient.

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- 2026 LEGISLATURE LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 2, TO SENATE BILL 333 January 26, 2026 - Offered by SenatANGGAARD .
- 2026 LEGISLATURE LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 June 19, 2025 - Introduced by Senator WANGGAARD , cosponsored by Representatives ALLEN , O'C ONNOR, DONOVAN , MURSAU , A RMSTRONG , B EHNKE, B RIL, B ROOKS, D ITTRIC, G OEBEN, B.
JACOBSON , K ITCHENS, M AXEY, PIWOWARCZYK , STEFFEN and M ELOTIK.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.
to amend 20.475 (1) (i), 59.32 (1), subchapter I (title) of chapter 814 [precedes 814.01], 814.29 (1) (a), 814.60 (1), 814.61 (1) (a), 814.61 (1) (b), 814.61 (3), 814.61 (4), 814.61 (5) (am) (intro.), 814.61 (6), 814.61 (7) (a), 814.61 (7) (b), 814.61 (8) (am) 1.
to amend 59.32 (1), 814.60 (1), 814.61 (1) (a), 814.61 (1) (b), 814.61 (3), 814.61 (4), 814.61 (5) (am) (intro.), 814.61 (6), 814.61 (7) (a), 814.61 (7) (b), 814.61 (8) (am) 1.
(intro.), 814.68 (1) (a), 814.68 (2), 814.70 (1), 814.70 (2), 814.70 (3) (a), 814.70 (3) (b), 814.70 (4) (a), 814.70 (4) (b), 814.70 (7), 814.70 (8), 814.70 (9) (a) - 2026 Legislature - 2 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw (intro.), 814.70 (9) (b), 814.70 (12), 814.72, 814.85 (1) (a), 814.85 (1) (b), 814.85 (1) (c), 814.85 (2), 814.86 (1), 814.86 (1m), 814.86 (2), 978.13 (1) (b), 978.13 (1) (c) and 978.13 (1) (d);
(intro.), 814.68 (1) (a), 814.68 (2), 814.70 (1), 814.70 (2), 814.70 (3) (a), 814.70 (3) (b), 814.70 (4) (a), 814.70 (4) (b), 814.70 (7), 814.70 (8), 814.70 (9) (a) (intro.), 814.70 (9) (b), 814.70 (12), 814.72, 814.85 (1) (c), 814.85 (2), 814.86 (1) and 814.86 (2);
to repeal and recreate 807.14;
to create 814.59, 814.595, 814.85 (3) and 814.86 (1s) of the - 2026 Legislature - 2 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 SECTION 1 statutes;
to create 814.54, 814.59, 814.595, 814.85 (3) and 814.86 (1s) of the statutes;
increasing certain court fees and surcharges and requiring an interpreter in a civil proceeding to act remotely.
increasing certain court fees and surcharges and indexing those amounts for inflation.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau This bill 1) increases various court fees and surcharges collected by clerks of court, municipal judges, and registers in probate, 2) increases certain court fees paid to witnesses, interpreters, supplemental court commissioners, court reporters, sheriffs, and appraisers, and 3) expands the staff in the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office for which reimbursement for salary and fringe benefits is provided by the state.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau This bill 1) increases various court fees and surcharges collected by clerks of court, municipal judges, and registers in probate, 2) increases certain court fees paid to witnesses, interpreters, supplemental court commissioners, court reporters, sheriffs, and appraisers, and 3) indexes these and some other fee and surcharge amounts for inflation.
The bill also provides that, unless otherwise required by law, all court fees and surcharges retained for use by a county must be used to support court services in that county.
A similar requirement generally applies to municipalities in municipal court actions.
The bill generally provides for the county to retain for use by the county the additional amounts collected as a result of the increases in the bill.
The bill increases the amount that the county must submit to DOA for certain fees by 5 percent, but generally provides for the county to retain for use by the county the remainder of the additional amounts collected as a result of the increases in the bill.
For further information see the local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The bill also requires that each clerk of court post a notice that an application for waiver of any requirement to give security for costs or for payment for any service or fee based on a finding that a person is unable to pay is available for indigent parties in the clerk of court’s office.
Under the bill, beginning in 2032, and in every third fiscal biennium thereafter, the director of state courts must, no later than the last day for agencies to submit their budget requests to DOA and the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, which is September 15 of each even-numbered year, submit to DOA, LFB, the governor, and the legislature a report that includes a calculation of the amounts of certain court fees and surcharges specified in the bill that are collected by clerks of court, municipal judges, and registers in probate, and of certain court fees paid to witnesses, interpreters, and others, in present-day dollars if the fee or surcharge - 2026 Legislature - 3 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw SECTION 1 were adjusted to account for inflation based on the consumer price index, rounded up to the nearest dollar.
Current law provides that, at the request of any party, a court may permit an interpreter to act in any civil proceeding, other than a trial, by telephone or live audiovisual means.
The bill requires an interpreter to act in a civil proceeding, including a trial, by telephone or live audiovisual means, except that if any party objects to the interpreter acting by telephone or live audiovisual means, the court must decide whether the interpreter must act in person.
Also, if the interpreter is employed by the county, the interpreter must act in person.
Under the bill, absent an objection, a court may permit an interpreter to act by telephone or live audiovisual means in a civil proceeding under the state children’s code, mental health act, or protective service system or in a civil proceeding regarding a guardianship or conservatorship.
Under the bill, prior to any civil proceeding, a court must inform the parties that they may object to an interpreter acting by telephone or live audiovisual means.
Finally, in the event of a temporary technical problem in the videoconferencing technology used by the court, an interpreter must act in person.
SECTION 1.
S ECTION 1.
20.475 (1) (i) of the statutes is amended to read:
20.475 (1) (i) Other employees.
The amounts in the schedule to reimburse Milwaukee County for the costs of clerks any staff necessary for the prosecution of violent crime cases under s.
978.13 (1) (c), clerks any staff providing clerical services under s.
978.13 (1) (b) to prosecutors related to the handling of cases involving felony violations under ch.
961, and clerks any staff providing clerical services under s.
978.13 (1) (d) to prosecutors related to the handling of cases involving the unlawful possession or use of firearms.
All moneys received under s.
814.86 (1m) shall be credited to this appropriation account.
SECTION 2.
- 2026 Legislature - 4 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw SECTION 3 S ECTION 3.
S ECTION 2.
807.14 of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
807.14 Interpreters.
An interpreter shall act in a civil proceeding, including a trial, by telephone or live audiovisual means, except that if any party objects to the interpreter acting by telephone or live audiovisual means, the court shall decide whether the interpreter is required to act in person.
An interpreter under contract with the county who is readily available or an interpreter employed by the county shall be allowed to act in person in a civil proceeding.
This section does not apply to a proceeding under ch.
48, 51, 54, or 55, except that on request of any party, the court may permit an interpreter to act in any proceeding under ch.
48, 51, 54, or 55, other than trial, by telephone or live audiovisual means.
The court shall inform the parties prior to any civil proceeding that they may object to an interpreter acting by telephone or live audiovisual means, as provided under this section.
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In the event of a temporary technical problem in the videoconferencing technology used by the court, an interpreter may be allowed to act in person or by telephone.
S ECTION 4.
Subchapter I (title) of chapter 814 [precedes 814.01] of the statutes is amended to read:
CHAPTER 814 SUBCHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS AND COSTS IN CIVIL ACTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS S ECTION 5.
814.29 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
814.29 (1) (a) Except as provided in sub.
(1m), any person may commence, prosecute or defend any action or special proceeding in any court, or any writ of - 2026 Legislature - 5 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw SECTION 5 error or appeal therein, without being required to give security for costs or to pay any service or fee, upon order of the court based on a finding that because of poverty the person is unable to pay the costs of the action or special proceeding, or any writ of error or appeal therein, or to give security for those costs.
Each clerk of court shall post a notice that an application for waiver of any requirement to give security for costs or for payment for any service or fee as provided under this paragraph is available for indigent parties at the clerk of court’s office.
S ECTION 6.
814.54 of the statutes is created to read:
814.54 Use of fees and surcharges retained by a county.
Unless otherwise required by law, any portion of the fees and surcharges collected by the clerk of circuit court under this subchapter that are retained for use by the county shall be used to support court services in that county.
S ECTION 7.
S ECTION 8.
S ECTION 3.
814.595 Fee adjustment reports.
814.595 Annual fee adjustments.
(1) D EFINITION.
(1) Beginning in 2030 and every 5 years - 2026 Legislature - 3 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 SECTION 3 thereafter, the fee amounts under ss.
In this section:
(a) “Base year” means the year immediately preceding the year in which a fee or surcharge specified in par.
(c) was first established or, if the fee amount increased or decreased after the fee or surcharge was first established, the year immediately preceding the year in which the fee amount was last adjusted.
(b) “Consumer price index” means the average of the consumer price index - 2026 Legislature - 6 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw SECTION 8 over each 12-month period, all items, U.S.
city average, as determined by the bureau of labor statistics of the U.S.
department of labor.
(c) “Fee amount” means the amount of a fee or surcharge under ss.
and 2., (am), (b) 1., and (bg), 814.68 (1) (a) and (2), 814.70 (1), (2), (3) (b), (7), (8), (9) (a), and (12), 814.72, 814.85 (1) (c), and 814.86 (1) for which a dollar amount is specified.
and 2., (am), (b) 1., and (bg), 814.68 (1) (a) and (2), 814.70 (1), (2), (3) (b), (7), (8), (9) (a), and (12), 814.72, 814.85 (1) (c), and 814.86 (1) for which a dollar amount is specified shall be adjusted to reflect any changes in the U.S.
(2) REPORTS.
consumer price index for all urban consumers, U.S.
Beginning in 2032, and in every 3rd fiscal biennium thereafter, no later than the last day for agencies to submit budget requests under s.
city average, as determined by the U.S.
16.42 (1), the director of state courts shall submit to the department of administration, the governor, the legislative fiscal bureau, and the legislature, under s.
department of labor, for the preceding 5-year period, rounded up to the nearest dollar.
13.172 (2), a report that includes a calculation of the fee amount of each fee or surcharge specified in sub.
(2) The director of state courts shall adjust the changes in dollar amounts required under sub.
(1) (c) if the fee amount were increased by the percentage difference between the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending on December 31 of the preceding year and the consumer price index for the base year, rounded up to the nearest dollar.
(1) and post the adjusted fee amounts on the director of state court’s website.
S ECTION 9.
S ECTION 4.
814.60 (1) In a criminal action, the clerk of circuit court shall collect a fee of $163 $201 for all necessary filing, entering, or recording, to be paid by the defendant when judgment is entered against the defendant.
814.60 (1) In a criminal action, the clerk of circuit court shall collect a fee of $163 $239 for all necessary filing, entering, or recording, to be paid by the defendant when judgment is entered against the defendant.
Of the fees received by the clerk of circuit court under this subsection, the county treasurer shall pay 93.87 65 - 2026 Legislature - 7 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw SECTION 9 percent to the secretary of administration for deposit in the general fund and shall retain the balance for the use of the county.
Of the fees received by the clerk of circuit court under this subsection, the county treasurer shall pay 93.87 65 percent to the secretary of administration for deposit in the general fund and shall retain the balance for the use of the county.
S ECTION 10.
S ECTION 5.
814.62 to 814.66, $75 $130.
814.62 to 814.66, $75 $190.
Of the fees received by the clerk under this paragraph, the county treasurer shall pay $45 $47 to the secretary of administration for deposit in the general fund and shall retain the balance for the use of the county.
Of the fees received by the clerk under this paragraph, the county treasurer shall pay $45 to the secretary of administration for deposit in the - 2026 Legislature - 4 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 SECTION 5 general fund and shall retain the balance for the use of the county.
The secretary of administration shall credit $15 of the $45 $47 to the appropriation under s.
The secretary of administration shall credit $15 of the $45 to the appropriation under s.
S ECTION 11.
S ECTION 6.
767.001 (1), a fee of $20 $38 to be deposited by the county treasurer in a separate account to be used by the county exclusively for the purposes specified in s.
767.001 (1), a fee of $20 $55 to be deposited by the county treasurer in a separate account to be used by the county exclusively for the purposes specified in s.
S ECTION 12.
S ECTION 7.
When any defendant files a 3rd-party complaint, the defendant shall pay a fee of $45 $80.
When any defendant files a 3rd-party complaint, the defendant shall pay a fee of $45 $114.
The defendant shall pay only one such $45 fee in an action.Of the fees received by the clerk under this subsection, the county treasurer shall pay $25 $26 to the secretary of administration for deposit in the general fund and shall retain the balance for the use of the county.
The defendant shall pay only one such $45 fee in an action.Of the fees received by the clerk under this subsection, the county treasurer shall pay $25 to the secretary of administration for deposit in the general fund and shall retain the balance for the use of the county.
The secretary of administration shall credit $5 of the $25 $26 to the appropriation under s.
The secretary of administration shall credit $5 of the $25 to the appropriation under s.
S ECTION 13.
S ECTION 8.
- 2026 Legislature - 8 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 13 814.61 (4) JURY FEE.
814.61 (4) JURY FEE.
S ECTION 14.
S ECTION 9.
S ECTION 15.
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S ECTION 16.
S ECTION 11.
767.59 (1c) (a) or any motion, by either party, for the revision of a judgment or order in an action affecting the family, $30 $45.
767.59 (1c) (a) or any motion, by either party, for the revision of a judgment or order in an action affecting the family, $30 $83.
S ECTION 17.
S ECTION 12.
767.451 or 767.481, $50 $80.
767.451 or 767.481, $50 $138.
No fee may be collected under this paragraph for filing a petition, motion, or order to show cause for the revision of - 2026 Legislature - 9 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 17 a judgment or order for legal custody or physical placement if both parties have stipulated to the revision of the judgment or order.
No fee may be collected under this paragraph for filing a petition, motion, or order to show cause for the revision of a judgment or order for legal custody or physical placement if both parties have stipulated to the revision of the judgment or order.
S ECTION 18.
S ECTION 13.
814.61 (8) (am) 1.
- 2026 Legislature - 6 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 S ECTION 13 814.61 (8) (am) 1.
If a new trial is authorized and requested, $55 $110.
If a new trial is authorized and requested, $55 $140.
S ECTION 19.
S ECTION 14.
S ECTION 20.
S ECTION 15.
S ECTION 21.
S ECTION 16.
In addition, - 2026 Legislature - 10 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 21 a fee of $10 $35 shall be charged upon each withdrawal of any or all of the money deposited with the clerk.
In addition, a fee of $10 $35 shall be charged upon each withdrawal of any or all of the money deposited with the clerk.
S ECTION 22.
S ECTION 17.
The $10 fee shall be deducted from the deposit, unless the entire deposit is ordered returned to the defendant, before applying the deposit to the satisfaction of a judgment under s.
The $10 fee shall be deducted from the deposit, unless the entire deposit is - 2026 Legislature - 7 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 S ECTION 17 ordered returned to the defendant, before applying the deposit to the satisfaction of a judgment under s.
S ECTION 23.
S ECTION 18.
49.19, 49.46, 49.465, 49.468, 49.47, or 49.471 files a petition requesting child support, maintenance, or family support payments, $10 $20 in addition to any other fee required under this section.
49.19, 49.46, 49.465, 49.468, 49.47, or 49.471 files a petition requesting child support, maintenance, or family support payments, $10 $29 in addition to any other fee required under this section.
S ECTION 24.
S ECTION 19.
48.9795 (12), whether in a guardianship or temporary guardianship proceeding or to commence an independent action, $60 $72.
48.9795 (12), whether in a guardianship or temporary guardianship proceeding or to commence an independent action, $60 $124.
S ECTION 25.
S ECTION 20.
S ECTION 26.
S ECTION 21.
For all mediation provided after the first session mediation - 2026 Legislature - 11 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 26 described under subd.
For all mediation provided after the first session mediation described under subd.
1., a single fee of $200 $285, regardless of the number of mediation sessions held.
1., a single fee of $200 $462, regardless of the number of mediation sessions held.
S ECTION 27.
S ECTION 22.
767.405 (14), a fee of $300 $460.
767.405 (14), a fee of $300 $830.
S ECTION 28.
S ECTION 23.
The fee for commencing a garnishment action under ch.
The fee for commencing a garnishment - 2026 Legislature - 8 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 S ECTION 23 action under ch.
799.01 (1) (d) 2., is $20 $36, except that there is no fee for commencing a garnishment action to satisfy an order for victim restitution under s.
799.01 (1) (d) 2., is $20 $51, except that there is no fee for commencing a garnishment action to satisfy an order for victim restitution under s.
Of the fees received by the clerk under this subsection, the county treasurer shall pay $12.50 $13 to the secretary of administration for deposit in the general fund and shall retain the balance for the use of the county.
Of the fees received by the clerk under this subsection, the county treasurer shall pay $12.50 to the secretary of administration for deposit in the general fund and shall retain the balance for the use of the county.
The secretary of administration shall credit $5 of the $12.50 $13 to the appropriation under s.
The secretary of administration shall credit $5 of the $12.50 to the appropriation under s.
S ECTION 29.
S ECTION 24.
128.21 is $10 $23.
128.21 is $10 $35.
S ECTION 30.
S ECTION 25.
799, at the time of issuance of a summons or other process in a proceeding not commenced by a summons, the plaintiff shall pay to the clerk of court a fee of $22 $39.
799, at the time of issuance of a summons or other process in a proceeding not commenced by a summons, the plaintiff shall pay to the clerk of court a fee of $22 $56.
S ECTION 31.
S ECTION 26.
If service by certified mail return receipt requested is required, the clerk shall collect for each - 2026 Legislature - 12 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 31 defendant $2 $7 plus the cost for the certified mailing, rounded up to the nearest dollar.
If service by certified mail return receipt requested is required, the clerk shall collect for each defendant $2 $7 plus the cost for the certified mailing, rounded up to the nearest dollar.
S ECTION 32.
S ECTION 27.
814.63 (1) (b) In all forfeiture actions in circuit court, the clerk of court shall collect a fee of $25 $40 to be paid by the defendant when judgment is entered against the defendant.
814.63 (1) (b) In all forfeiture actions in circuit court, the clerk of court shall collect a fee of $25 $52 to be paid by the defendant when judgment is entered against the defendant.
S ECTION 33.
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S ECTION 34.
S ECTION 29.
343.51 (1m) (b) or 347.48 (2m), the municipal judge court shall collect a fee of not less than $15 $42 nor more than $38 $51 on each separate matter, whether it is on default of appearance, a plea of guilty or no contest, on issuance of a warrant or summons, or the action is tried as a contested matter.
343.51 (1m) (b) or 347.48 (2m), the municipal judge shall collect a fee of not less than $15 $42 nor more than $38 $51 on each separate matter, whether it is on default of appearance, a plea of guilty or no contest, on issuance of a warrant or summons, or the action is tried as a contested matter.
Of each fee received by the judge court under this subsection, the municipal treasurer shall pay - 2026 Legislature - 13 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 34 monthly $5 to the secretary of administration for deposit in the general fund and shall retain the balance for the use of the municipality.
Of each fee received by the judge under this subsection, the municipal treasurer shall pay monthly $5 to the secretary of administration for deposit in the general fund and shall retain the balance for the use of the municipality.
S ECTION 35.
S ECTION 30.
For filing a petition whereby any proceeding in estates of deceased persons is commenced, if the value of the property subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens, or charges, is $10,000 $18,500 or less, a fee of $20 $36 and, if more than $10,000 $18,500, a fee of 0.2 percent of the value of the property subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens, or charges.
For filing a petition whereby any proceeding in estates of deceased persons is commenced, if the value of the property subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens, or charges, is $10,000 or less, a fee of $20 $36 and, if more than $10,000, a fee of 0.2 percent of the value of the property - 2026 Legislature - 10 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 S ECTION 30 subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens, or charges.
S ECTION 36.
S ECTION 31.
S ECTION 37.
S ECTION 32.
S ECTION 38.
S ECTION 33.
814.66 (1) (e) For filing objections to the probate of a will, $20 $50, except that this fee may be waived by the court when objection is filed by a guardian ad litem or - 2026 Legislature - 14 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 38 attorney, or attorney-in-fact, for a person in the military service.
814.66 (1) (e) For filing objections to the probate of a will, $20 $69, except that this fee may be waived by the court when objection is filed by a guardian ad litem or attorney, or attorney-in-fact, for a person in the military service.
S ECTION 39.
S ECTION 34.
S ECTION 40.
S ECTION 35.
814.66 (1) (g) For each certificate issued by the registers in probate or circuit judges, $3 $10.
- 2026 Legislature - 11 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 S ECTION 35 814.66 (1) (g) For each certificate issued by the registers in probate or circuit judges, $3 $10.
S ECTION 41.
S ECTION 36.
S ECTION 42.
S ECTION 37.
S ECTION 43.
S ECTION 38.
S ECTION 44.
S ECTION 39.
S ECTION 45.
S ECTION 40.
- 2026 Legislature - 15 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 45 814.66 (1) (n) For depositing or disbursing money under s.
814.66 (1) (n) For depositing or disbursing money under s.
S ECTION 46.
S ECTION 41.
814.66 (1) (o) For filing a petition to commence a judicial proceeding under ch.
- 2026 Legislature - 12 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 S ECTION 41 814.66 (1) (o) For filing a petition to commence a judicial proceeding under ch.
S ECTION 47.
S ECTION 42.
S ECTION 48.
S ECTION 43.
S ECTION 49.
S ECTION 44.
S ECTION 50.
S ECTION 45.
- 2026 Legislature - 16 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 50 814.67 (1) (am) For witnesses attending before a circuit court, $16 $55 per day.
814.67 (1) (am) For witnesses attending before a circuit court, $16 $55 per day.
S ECTION 51.
S ECTION 46.
S ECTION 52.
S ECTION 47.
814.67 (1) (bg) For interpreters assisting the state public defender in representing an indigent in preparing for court proceedings, $35 $72 per one-half day.
- 2026 Legislature - 13 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 S ECTION 47 814.67 (1) (bg) For interpreters assisting the state public defender in representing an indigent in preparing for court proceedings, $35 $72 per one-half day.
S ECTION 53.
S ECTION 48.
S ECTION 54.
S ECTION 49.
S ECTION 55.
S ECTION 50.
S ECTION 56.
S ECTION 51.
- 2026 Legislature - 17 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 56 814.70 (1) SERVICE OF PROCESS.
814.70 (1) SERVICE OF PROCESS.
No fee charged under this subsection in any action commenced under s.
No fee charged under this subsection in - 2026 Legislature - 14 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 S ECTION 51 any action commenced under s.
S ECTION 57.
S ECTION 52.
S ECTION 58.
S ECTION 53.
- 2026 Legislature - 18 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 58 814.70 (3) (a) In counties having a population of less than 750,000, 25 cents the federal mileage rate for each mile actually and necessarily traveled.
814.70 (3) (a) In counties having a population of less than 750,000, 25 cents the federal mileage rate for each mile actually and necessarily traveled.
S ECTION 59.
S ECTION 54.
S ECTION 60.
- 2026 Legislature - 15 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 S ECTION 55 S ECTION 55.
S ECTION 61.
S ECTION 56.
S ECTION 62.
S ECTION 57.
S ECTION 63.
S ECTION 58.
and $10 $35 per hour for each deputy assigned to inventory the property when seizing property on attachment, replevin, - 2026 Legislature - 19 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 63 execution, or evicting on a writ of restitution or writ of assistance, plus all necessary expenses incurred thereby.
and $10 $35 per hour for each deputy assigned to inventory the property when seizing property on attachment, replevin, execution, or evicting on a writ of restitution or writ of assistance, plus all necessary expenses incurred thereby.
S ECTION 64.
S ECTION 59.
S ECTION 65.
- 2026 Legislature - 16 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 S ECTION 60 S ECTION 60.
S ECTION 66.
S ECTION 61.
S ECTION 67.
S ECTION 62.
S ECTION 68.
S ECTION 63.
S ECTION 69.
S ECTION 64.
814.85 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
814.85 (1) (a) Except for an action for a financial responsibility violation under s.
344.62 (2), or for a violation under s.
343.51 (1m) (b) or a safety belt use violation under s.
347.48 (2m), the clerk of circuit court shall charge and collect a $68 $81 court support services surcharge from any person, including any - 2026 Legislature - 20 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 69 governmental unit as defined in s.
108.02 (17), paying a fee under s.
814.61 (1) (a), (3), or (8) (am) or 814.63 (1).
S ECTION 70.
814.85 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
814.85 (1) (b) Notwithstanding par.
(a), the clerk of circuit court shall charge and collect a $169 $202 court support services surcharge from any person, including any governmental unit, as defined in s.
108.02 (17), paying a fee under s.
814.61 (1) (a) or (3) or 814.62 (1) or (2), if the party paying the fee seeks the recovery of money and the amount claimed exceeds the amount under s.
799.01 (1) (d).
S ECTION 71.
(a), the clerk of circuit court shall charge and collect a $51 $61 court support services surcharge from any person, including any governmental unit, as defined in s.
(a), the clerk of circuit court shall charge and collect a $51 $88 court support services surcharge from any person, including any governmental unit, as defined in s.
S ECTION 72.
S ECTION 65.
S ECTION 73.
S ECTION 66.
814.85 (3) Of each surcharge collected by the clerk under sub.
- 2026 Legislature - 17 - LRB-3511/1 KRP:klm SENATE BILL 333 S ECTION 66 814.85 (3) Of each surcharge collected by the clerk under sub.
(1) (c), the county treasurer shall pay $54 to the secretary of administration under s.
(1) (c), the county treasurer shall pay $51 to the secretary of administration under s.
S ECTION 74.
S ECTION 67.
- 2026 Legislature - 21 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 74 814.86 (1) Except for an action for a financial responsibility violation under s.
814.86 (1) Except for an action for a financial responsibility violation under s.
347.48 (2m), the clerk of circuit court shall charge and collect a $21.50 $24 justice information system surcharge from any person, including any governmental unit, as defined in s.
347.48 (2m), the clerk of circuit court shall charge and collect a $21.50 $32 justice information system surcharge from any person, including any governmental unit, as defined in s.
S ECTION 75.
S ECTION 68.
814.86 (1m) of the statutes is amended to read:
814.86 (1m) Beginning on October 1, 1995 the effective date of this subsection ....
[LRB inserts date], whenever the clerk of circuit court for Milwaukee County charges and collects a surcharge under sub.
(1), he or she shall also charge and collect a $3.50 $7.50 special prosecution clerks surcharge.
The special prosecution clerks surcharge is in addition to the surcharge listed in sub.
(1).
S ECTION 76.
(1), the county treasurer shall pay $23 to the secretary of administration under s.
(1), the county treasurer shall pay $21.50 to the secretary of administration under s.
S ECTION 77.
S ECTION 69.
S ECTION 78.
S ECTION 70.
978.13 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
Effective date.
978.13 (1) (b) In counties having a population of 750,000 or more, the salary and fringe benefit costs of 2 clerk positions any staff providing clerical services to - 2026 Legislature - 22 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw S ECTION 78 the prosecutors in the district attorney’s office related to the handling of cases involving felony violations under ch.
(1) This act takes effect on the first day of the 7th month beginning after publication.
961.
(END)
The secretary of administration shall pay the amount authorized under this subsection to the county treasurer pursuant to a voucher submitted by the district attorney to the department of administration from the appropriation under s.
20.475 (1) (i).
S ECTION 79.
978.13 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
978.13 (1) (c) In counties having a population of 750,000 or more, the salary and fringe benefit costs of clerk positions any staff in the district attorney’s office necessary for the prosecution of violent crime cases primarily involving felony violations under s.
939.63, if a felony is committed while armed, and under ss.
940.01 to 940.03, 940.05, 940.06, 940.225, 943.231 (1), and 943.32 (The secretary of administration shall pay the amount authorized under this subsection to the county treasurer pursuant to a voucher submitted by the district attorney to the secretary of administration from the appropriation under s.
20.475 (1) (i).
S ECTION 80.
978.13 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
978.13 (1) (d) In counties having a population of 750,000 or more, the salary and fringe benefit costs of 2 clerk positions any staff providing clerical services to the prosecutors in the district attorney’s office related to the handling of cases involving the unlawful possession or use of firearms.
The secretary of administration shall pay the amount authorized under this subsection to the county treasurer from the appropriation under s.
20.475 (1) (i) pursuant to a voucher submitted by the district attorney to the department of administration.
S ECTION 81.
Effective dates.
This act takes effect on the first day of the 7th month beginning after publication, except as follows:
- 2026 Legislature - 23 - LRBs0319/1 SWB/JK/MPG:skw SECTION 81 (1) NTERPRETERS .
The treatment of s.
807.14 takes effect on the first day of the 3rd month beginning after publication.
END )
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The bill repeals a provision allowing counties to establish a higher sheriff's fee for real estate sales and modifies several court fee provisions.

  • 814.705 (2)

    With respect to sheriff’s fees for the sale of real estate under s. 814.70 (9), the county board may establish a higher fee in an amount not to exceed $150.

    This repeal removes the ability of county boards to set higher sheriff fees for real estate sales.

  • 20.475 (1) (i)

    the costs of any staff necessary for the prosecution of violent crime cases under s. 978.13 (1) (c), any staff providing services under s. 978.13 (1) (b) related to the handling of cases involving felony violations under ch. 961, and any staff providing services under s. 978.13 (1) (d) related to the handling of cases involving the unlawful possession or use of firearms. → the costs of clerks any staff necessary for the prosecution of violent crime cases under s. 978.13 (1) (c), clerks any staff providing clerical services under s. 978.13 (1) (b) to prosecutors related to the handling of cases involving felony violations under ch. 961, and clerks any staff providing clerical services under s. 978.13 (1) (d) to prosecutors related to the handling of cases involving the unlawful possession or use of firearms.

    This amendment specifies that reimbursement includes clerical staff for the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office.

  • 59.32 (1)

    unless a higher fee is applicable under s. 814.705 (1) (a), and remit them to the treasurer as provided in s. 59.22 (1) (b). → unless a higher fee is applicable under s. 814.705 (1) (a) or (2), and remit them to the treasurer as provided in s. 59.22 (1) (b).

    This change clarifies that sheriff fees collected must be remitted unless higher fees set by county boards (which is now repealed) apply.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Available for scheduling

  3. Report passage as amended recommended by Joint Committee on Finance, Ayes 15, Noes 0

  4. Report adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 2 recommended by Joint Committee on Finance, Ayes 15, Noes 0

  5. Executive action taken

  6. Withdrawn from committee on Senate Organization and rereferred to joint committee on Finance pursuant to Senate Rule 46(2)(c)

  7. Available for scheduling

  8. Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0

  9. Report adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 2 recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0

  10. Executive action taken

  11. Public hearing held

  12. Senator James added as a coauthor

  13. Senate Substitute Amendment 2 offered by Senator Wanggaard

  14. Representative Kurtz added as a cosponsor

  15. Representative Ortiz-Velez added as a cosponsor

  16. Senate Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Senator Wanggaard

  17. Representative Gundrum added as a cosponsor

  18. Fiscal estimate received

  19. Senator Jacque added as a coauthor

  20. Senator Bradley added as a coauthor

  21. Representative Goodwin added as a cosponsor

  22. Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

  23. Introduced by Senator Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Allen, O'Connor, Donovan, Mursau, Armstrong, Behnke, Brill, Brooks, Dittrich, Goeben, B. Jacobson, Kitchens, Maxey, Piwowarczyk, Steffen and Melotik

Sponsors

  • Allen · Cosponsor
  • O'Connor · Cosponsor
  • Donovan · Cosponsor
  • Mursau · Cosponsor
  • Armstrong · Cosponsor
  • Behnke · Cosponsor
  • Brill · Cosponsor
  • Brooks · Cosponsor
  • Dittrich · Cosponsor
  • Goeben · Cosponsor
  • B. Jacobson · Cosponsor
  • Kitchens · Cosponsor
  • Maxey · Cosponsor
  • Piwowarczyk · Cosponsor
  • Steffen · Cosponsor
  • Melotik · Cosponsor
  • Van Wanggaard · Primary

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  • O'Connor
  • Donovan
  • Mursau
  • Armstrong
  • Behnke
  • Brill
  • Brooks
  • Dittrich
  • Goeben
  • B. Jacobson
  • Kitchens
  • Maxey
  • Piwowarczyk
  • Steffen
  • Melotik

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What does SB 333 do?
An Act to repeal 814.705 (2); to amend 59.32 (1), 814.60 (1), 814.61 (1) (a), 814.61 (1) (b), 814.61 (3), 814.61 (4), 814.61 (5) (am) (intro.), 814.61 (6), 814.61 (7) (a), 814.61 (7) (b), 814.61 (8) (am) 1. and 2., 814.61 (9), 814.61 (11), 814.61 (12) (a) 1., 814.61 (12) (c), 814.61 (13), 814.61 (13m), 814.61 (14), 814.615 (1) (a) 2., 814.615 (1) (a) 3., 814.62 (1), 814.62 (2), 814.62 (3) (a), 814.62 (4), 814.63 (1) (b), 814.63 (2), 814.65 (1), 814.66 (1) (a) 2., 814.66 (1) (b) 2., 814.66 (1) (c), 814.66 (1) (e), 814.66 (1) (f), 814.66 (1) (g), 814.66 (1) (i), 814.66 (1) (j), 814.66 (1) (k), 814.66 (1) (L), 814.66 (1) (n), 814.66 (1) (o), 814.66 (3), 814.67 (1) (a) 1., 814.67 (1) (a) 2., 814.67 (1) (am), 814.67 (1) (b) 1., 814.67 (1) (bg), 814.67 (1) (c) 1. (intro.), 814.68 (1) (a), 814.68 (2), 814.70 (1), 814.70 (2), 814.70 (3) (a), 814.70 (3) (b), 814.70 (4) (a), 814.70 (4) (b), 814.70 (7), 814.70 (8), 814.70 (9) (a) (intro.), 814.70 (9) (b), 814.70 (12), 814.72, 814.85 (1) (c), 814.85 (2), 814.86 (1) and 814.86 (2); to create 814.59, 814.595, 814.85 (3) and 814.86 (1s) of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 333?
SB 333 is sponsored by Allen, O'Connor, Donovan, Mursau, Armstrong, Behnke, Brill, Brooks, Dittrich, Goeben, B. Jacobson, Kitchens, Maxey, Piwowarczyk, Steffen, Melotik, and Wanggaard, Van (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 333?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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