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Published on -7/1/2009, 11:19 AM
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Court fees in Kan. rise because of budget issues
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Getting married, filing a lawsuit and going to court for a traffic ticket in Kansas has become more expensive.
A $10 surcharge on most fees imposed by the Kansas court system took effect Wednesday because of efforts by the state Supreme Court to close a budget gap. It will stay in effect through June 2010.
The surcharge, expected to raise $5 million, still might not prevent the courts from closing an extra week each month, starting in January.
The court system's current budget is $97 million, but the Supreme Court estimates the judicial branch needs another $15.9 million to continue current operations.
A marriage license now costs $69, and filing a lawsuit in district court, $166. Court costs in traffic cases will be $86.
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