HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19-056-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT COUNTY, WA
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER ORDINANCE No. 19- -CC
3.72 OF THE GRANT COUNTY CODE
TITLED "SHERIFF FEES FOR
OFFICIAL SERVICES99 RE:
CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSES
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC") by Grant County Ordinance
No. 17 -046 -CC § 1, adopted May 15, 2017, repealed and replaced chapter 3.72 of the Grant County
Code titled Sheriff s Fees for Official Services; and
WHEREAS,, the Grant County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) uses the Washington State Patrol
system for criminal background checks; and
WHEREAS, a January 1, 2019 increase in fingerprint fees charged by the Federal Bureau
of Investigation is reflected in a commensurate increase in fees charged for criminal backgroundl-,..
checks by the Washington State Patrol; and
WHEREAS, the Grant County Sheriff has requested that chapter 3.72 GCC be amended
to accommodate the Washington State Patrol fee increase; and
WHEREAS, based on the recommendation of the Sheriff, the BOCC has found and
determined that it is appropriate that costs incurred for Sheriff s official services should be borne
by those requesting the enumerated services from the Sheriff and not be subsidized by Grant
County taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has found and determined that fee
schedule the currently set forth in chapter 3.72 GCC should be amended to reflect the increased
cost to GCSO to deliver the service of providing background checks, as required by applicable
authority, pursuant to RCW 36.18.040(3),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Grant County, State of Washington, that chapter 3.72 GCC be amended as
follows:
Section 1. Chapter 3.72 GCC, to read as follows:
CHAPTER 3.72 — SHERIFF FEES FOR OFFICIAL SERVICES
3.72.020 - Sheriffs' Fees: The Sheriff shall collect the following fees for official services
of the Sheriff's Office, pursuant to RCW 36.18.040(3), said amounts superseding amounts set forth
in RCW 36.18.040(1):
SERVICE OF CIVIL PROCESS:
Serve ONE (1) Defendant
$28.00
Serve TWO (2) or more (same
$3.00
address)
$38.00
All Returns
$18.00
Notary Fee
$15.00
Mileage (per mile of $15.00 min.)
$0.60
*WRIT OF ATTACHMENT -
$20.00
PERSONAL PROPERTY:
$0.60
Levy (per hour)
$65.00
Serve (each defendant)
$28.00
Return to Court
$18.00
Mileage (per mile or $15.00 min.)
$0.60
*WRIT OF ATTACHMENT -
REAL PROPERTY:
Levy (per hour)
$65.00
Notice of Levy
$3.00
Record with Auditor +Auditor Fee
$55.00
Serve defendant (if required)
$28.00
Return to Court
$18.00
Mileage (per mile or $15.00 min.)
$0.60
*EXECUTION -PERSONAL
$20.00
PROPERTY:
$0.60
Levy (per hour)
$65.00
Notice of Sale ($3.00/1st page -
$65.00
$1.00 add'1 page
$3.00
Posting EACH notice
$15.00
EXECUTION -PERSONAL
PROPERTY (continued
$28.00
Conducting sale (per hour)
$55.00
Bill of Sale
$55.00
Return to Court
$18.00
Serve defendant
$30.00
Serve Notice (defendant)
$28.00
Postponement (each notice)
$20.00
Mileage (per mile or $15.00 min.)
$0.60
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$28.00
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$65.00
*WRIT OF REPLEVIN - Affidavit
Claim & DeliverX:
Serve Defendant w/Writ and/or
Affidavit &Bond
$28.00
Serve Summons &Complaint
$28.00
Serve Summons &Complaint (two or
$0.60
more)
$38.00
Levy (per hour)
$65.00
Return to Court
$18.00
Mileage (per mile or $15.00 min.)
$0.60
REDEMPTION:
$18.00
Service Notice/Intent
$28.00
Certificate/Redemption
$65.00
Copies supplied ($3.00/1st page -$1.00
add'1 page)
$3.00
*SUBPOENA:
Serve -EACH
$28.00
Return to Court
$18.00
Mileage (per mile or $15.00 min.)
$0.60
*HABEAS CORPUS/ORDER TO
ASSIST:
Service ONLY
$28.00
Executing of (per hour)
$65.00
Return to Court
$18.00
Mileage (per mile or $15.00 min.) $0.60
***$100.00 DEPOSIT REQUIRED***
WRIT OF GARNISHMENT:
Serve, Garnishee $28.00
Serve Defendant (if required) $28.00
Return to Court $18.00
Mileage (per mile or $15.00 min.) $0.60
Mailing (cost of postage) ---
DEED: $65.00
Mailing (cost of postage)
3.72.030 - Fee Recovery: Fees allowable under this section may be recovered by the
prevailing party incurring the same as court costs to the extent provided by RCw 3 6.18.040(2)
and, as amended. Nothing contained in this section permits the expenditure of public funds to
defray costs of private litigation. Such costs shall be borne by the party seeking action by the
Sheriff, and may be recovered from the proceeds of any subsequent judicial sale, or may be added
to any judgment upon proper application to the court entering the judgment.
Section 2. Severability: If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
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WARRANTS:
EXECUTION -REAL
PROPERTY:
Serve -EACH
$55.00
Levy (per hour)
$65.00
Return to Court
$18.00
Notice to publisher
$3.00
Record with Auditor +Auditor Fee
$25.00
FINGERPRINTING:
Non -Criminal - up to two cards (2 cards
Notice of Sale -plus copies
$4.00
= 1 set)
$20.00
Certificate of Sale
$65.00
Additional sets
$5.00
Return to Court
$18.00
Posting of Notice (each)
$28.00
POSTAGE:
For mailing required by statute whether
Affidavit of Posting
$15.00
regular,
certified, or registered, actual cost of
Postponement (each notice)
$20.00
postage.
Mileage (per mile of $15.00 min.)
$0.60
Mailing (cost of postage)
---
MILEAGE FEES:
Each mile actually and necessarily
traveled in going
WRIT OF RESTITUTION and/or
to or returning from any place of
ASSISTANCE
service or attempted
service. There is a $15.00 minimum mileage
Service w/o Aid (POSTING)
$55.00
charge.
Service w/Aid (OUST &EJECT)
$75.00
Cost per hour after (FIRST HOUR)
$65.00
NSF CHECKS:
A $30.00 handling fee will be added to
Return to Court
$18.00
all returned
Mileage (per mile or $15.00 min.)
$0.60
checks.
***$150.00 DEPOSIT
REQUIRED***
CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE
$50.00
3.72.030 - Fee Recovery: Fees allowable under this section may be recovered by the
prevailing party incurring the same as court costs to the extent provided by RCw 3 6.18.040(2)
and, as amended. Nothing contained in this section permits the expenditure of public funds to
defray costs of private litigation. Such costs shall be borne by the party seeking action by the
Sheriff, and may be recovered from the proceeds of any subsequent judicial sale, or may be added
to any judgment upon proper application to the court entering the judgment.
Section 2. Severability: If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
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