Civil Legal Assistance Fund; specify funding to from certain sources.
HB 1113 redirects specific court and license fees into Mississippi's Civil Legal Assistance Fund to support free legal services for low-income residents. It specifies that $5 from every civil court filing, plus fees from certain court proceedings and specialized motor vehicle license tags, must be deposited into this fund. The bill requires these funds to be distributed exclusively to legal aid organizations serving indigent clients in civil matters, based on poverty rates in their service areas. All funds must be used for eligible legal services, with strict reporting requirements for recipients.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 20, 2025
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Referred To Judiciary A;Appropriations A
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Party
State
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Percy Watson
DDemocratic
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