1996 Regular Session

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