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HB 1944 Civil actions; determination of indigency.

Introduced by: Jeffrey L. Campbell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Civil actions; no-fault divorce; fees and costs. Provides that, in the case of a no-fault divorce proceeding, there is a presumption that a party to the case who is the recipient of a state or federally funded public assistance program for the indigent is unable to pay the fees or costs. The bill further provides that, in such no-fault divorce proceeding, such person shall certify to the receipt of such benefits under oath.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Civil actions; no-fault divorce; fees and costs. Provides that, in the case of a no-fault divorce proceeding, a person who is a current recipient of a state or federally funded public assistance program for the indigent shall not be subject to fees and costs. The bill further provides that, in such no-fault divorce proceeding, such person shall certify to the receipt of such benefits under oath.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Civil actions; determination of indigency. Sets out the factors to be considered by the court in its determination of a person's indigency for the purpose of not being required to pay fees or costs in a civil action. The bill also provides that a person is presumed unable to pay if he is a current recipient of a state or federally funded public assistance program or he is represented by a legal aid society. The bill provides that the presumption is rebuttable except in the case of a no-fault divorce.