HCS HB 427 -- BASIC CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND (Byrd)

This substitute creates the Basic Civil Legal Services Fund.  The
fund will increase the public money available for civil legal
services for low-income persons, as defined by the federal Legal
Services Corporation Income Eligibility Guidelines.  To fund the
program, a $20 fee will be assessed upon the filing of every
civil or criminal proceeding in circuit court and any appellate
court; a $10 fee will be assessed upon filings in associate
circuit court.  The Missouri Supreme Court or its designee will
administer the fund.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Net Effect on Basic Civil Legal Services
Fund of $0 in FY 2004, FY 2005, and FY 2006.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated July 25, 2003 at 10:11 am