SCS SB 447 -- BASIC CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND

This bill 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 appellate courts; a $10 fee in circuit
courts; and an $8 fee in associate circuit courts.  The fee will
not apply in traffic violation cases, except alcohol-related
offenses.  The Missouri Supreme Court or its designee will
administer the fund and will report to the legislature every year
on the moneys collected and disbursed.

The provisions of the bill expire on December 31, 2007.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated July 25, 2003 at 10:13 am