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SENATE BILL 424

File Code: Domestic Abuse
Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 489

Sponsored By:
Senator Jimeno

Entitled:
Divorce Actions - Additional Filing Fee for Domestic Violence Programs


Synopsis:

Requiring the clerk of a circuit court to collect an additional $75 filing fee for docketing an action for a limited or absolute divorce; requiring the clerk to pay the proceeds from the additional fee to the county each month; requiring the proceeds to be used in addition to specified funds to fund domestic violence programs; and requiring the county to prepare and make available a specified annual report.


Legislative History

Senate Action
2/1
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/7
Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
2/19
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CIRCUIT COURTS
CLERKS OF COURT
COUNTIES
COURTS - COSTS
DIVORCE -see also- ANNULMENT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION, DIVORCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES
REPORTS -see also- RECORDS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 7-202 )


Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (RTF / PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (RTF / PDF)

Amendments: None available

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