Senate Sponsors: SILVERSTEIN. House Sponsors: HAMOS-TURNER,JOHN-MATHIAS-POE-LYONS,JOSEPH 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. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 735 ILCS 5/5-105.5 Restores 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. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 3. (House recedes May 26, 1999) Adds reference to: 735 ILCS 5/2-1101 from Ch. 110, par. 2-1101 Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that when there is a conflict between a subpoenaed expert witness and the subpoenaing party about witness fees, the court, after determining a reasonable fee, shall order payment by the subpoenaing party. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0621 Last action date: 99-08-19 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 2 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status