2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 213

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Delegates Simmons, Dumais, Lee, McComas, and Waldstreicher
Entitled:
Domestic Violence - Attorney's Fees - Pro Bono Attorneys

Synopsis:

Specifying that a final protective order may include a provision requiring the respondent to pay reasonable attorney's fees, including fees to an attorney or organization providing pro bono legal services.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
1/28
First Reading Judiciary
1/30
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
3/2
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Luiz R. S. Simmons, District 17
Delegate Kathleen M. Dumais, District 15
Delegate Susan C. Lee, District 16
Delegate Susan K. McComas, District 35B
Delegate Jeff Waldstreicher, District 18

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Attorneys
Domestic Violence -see also- Child Abuse & Neglect
Fees -see also- Devt Fees and Taxes; Reimbursement Rates
Protection Orders

Bill affects the following Statute:

Family Law
( 4-506 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered