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AN ORDINANCE increasing the fee charged for facilitator services related to reviewing documents before finalization in domestic cases as authorized under RCW 26.12.240; and amending Ordinance 16305, Section 1, and K.C.C. 4.72.032.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1. Section 2 of this ordinance authorizes the department of judicial administration to charge a fee of up to twenty dollars for facilitator services provided to review documentation related to domestic cases before finalization. Retained revenues would be used entirely to fund the facilitator program, as authorized under RCW 26.12.240.
SECTION 2. Ordinance 16305, Section 1, and K.C.C. 4.72.032 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
A. A ((user)) fee of ((twenty)) thirty dollars is imposed for services rendered to review documentation related to domestic cases before finalization, in accordance with RCW 26.12.240.
B. The department of judicial administration is authorized to implement ((adopt)) procedures, in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 2.98, to waive all or part of the fees based on an applicant's showing of bona fide hardship. Collection of the ((service)) fee shall be the responsibility of the superior court and the department of judicial administration. Should it prove necessary, the prosecuting attorney shall assist the department of judicial administration, the superior court and the clerk of the superior court in collection of the fees.
SECTION 3. This ordinance takes effect January 1, 2011.
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