Anderson County narrows litigation tax after debate; civil cases excluded, criminal and juvenile set at $12.50 After an extended discussion, commissioners approved a one-year amendment to a proposed litigation tax that removes a civil-case fee and sets a $12.50 assessment on criminal and juvenile cases. The money is earmarked for prevention work conducted by ASAP; commissioners asked ASAP for a follow-up impact report.

Anderson County has just approved a new litigation tax that simplifies fees for criminal cases, directing funds to vital substance-use prevention efforts—could this be a game changer for community health?

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