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2000 SESSION
HB 848 Suits by prisoners.
Introduced by: Terry G. Kilgore | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Suits by prisoners. Creates a statutory scheme which prisoners must follow in order to file any suit related to their confinement. The bill prescribes venue, pre-screening by the court, costs, fees, discovery, sanctions and specific conditions pursuant to which suit may be filed with the intent to significantly reduce frivolous lawsuits.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Suits by prisoners. Creates a statutory scheme which prisoners must follow in order to file any suit related to their confinement. The bill prescribes venue, pre-screening by the court, costs, fees, discovery, sanctions and specific conditions pursuant to which suit may be filed with the intent to significantly reduce frivolous lawsuits.