Court amends writs-of-possession fees: $250 plus $65/hour after two hours

The court reviewed fee schedules submitted for sheriff and constable services and found a discrepancy in the writs-of-possession entries. Constable Burks explained that constables frequently execute writs and incur extended field time, and that fees should reflect that workload. "When you look on this the writ of possession for constables is a $100... but when you look at the sheriffs, their writ of possession is $250," Burks said, urging parity with the sheriff's schedule.

Commissioner Matthews moved to amend the fee schedule to set a $250 writ-of-possession fee and $65 per hour after two hours; Commissioner Taylor seconded the motion and the court approved it by voice vote. The court instructed staff to ensure justice-court forms and comptroller submissions reflect the updated amounts.