90th General Assembly
Summary of SB0602
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Senate Sponsors:
CULLERTON.

Short description: 
CIV PRO-COSTS-POOR PERSONS                                                 

Synopsis of Bill as introduced:
        Amends the Code of Civil Procedure.  Replaces existing provisions      
   concerning waiver of court costs  for  poor  persons  with  provisions      
   authorizing  a  court  to waive court costs and other fees of a person      
   who meets specified income criteria or who receives certain  types  of      
   public assistance.  Authorizes a court to appoint counsel to represent      
   an   indigent   person.   Deletes  language  providing  that  a  party      
   represented  by  a  civil  legal  services  provider  is  entitled  to      
   transcripts on appeal without charge and without the  necessity  of  a      
   motion.  Effective immediately.                                             
 
Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE

   Last action date: 99-01-12

           Location: Senate

 Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE -   0     SENATE -   0


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