Chapter 1.358
SUPERIOR COURT CLERK ACCESS FEES
Sections:
1.358.010 Assessment of access fee authorized.
1.358.020 Establishment of access fee.
1.358.030 Contracting authority.
1.358.010 Assessment of access fee authorized.
The Chelan County superior court clerk is hereby authorized to assess fees for online access to electronic Chelan County superior court records; provided, that the clerk may not assess access fees on courts of limited or general jurisdiction and on local government agencies and departments performing official duties. (Res. 2020-12, 2/3/20).
1.358.020 Establishment of access fee.
The Chelan County superior court clerk shall establish access fees based upon a financial analysis of the costs of providing online access to electronic Chelan County superior court records and operating, maintaining and enhancing online access. The clerk may adjust access fees annually to reflect changes in costs. At least twenty-one days prior to implementing or modifying access fees, the Chelan County superior court clerk shall give public notice of the intended action by posting notice at the clerk’s information counter, posting notice on the clerk’s web page, providing notice to the president of the Chelan-Douglas Bar Association, and providing notice to each current subscriber. Notice shall include:
(1) The proposed action regarding access fees;
(2) A copy of the clerk’s policy, with proposed changes;
(3) Reference to the authority under which fees are proposed; and
(4) How to submit written comments to the clerk. (Res. 2020-12, 2/3/20).
1.358.030 Contracting authority.
The Chelan County superior court clerk is hereby granted contracting authority to approve and sign agreements for online access to electronic Chelan County superior court records using written agreement forms. (Res. 2020-12, 2/3/20).
1.358.040 Fee collection.
The Chelan County superior court clerk shall adopt appropriate procedures for collection of access fees. (Res. 2020-12, 2/3/20).