Senate committee substitute to the 4th edition makes the following changes. Amends the act’s long title.

Removes the content of Section 1, which appropriated funds to conference of District Attorneys. Amends GS 7A-304 by increasing the fees charged in criminal cases in superior and district court from $147.50 to $177.50 for district court, including cases before a magistrate, and from $154.50 to $184.50 in superior court, with funds remitted to the State Treasurer. Applies to court costs assessed on or after December 1, 2026.