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 (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available