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MN HF4457
MN HF4457Civil legal service and volunteer attorney clients allowed to proceed without prepayment of fees, costs, and security for costs.
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Introduced
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
In Committee
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
Crossed Over
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to civil law; allowing the clients of civil legal services and volunteer attorneys to proceed without prepayment of fees, costs, and security for costs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 563.01, subdivision 3.
AI Summary
This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, Section 563.01, Subdivision 3, to allow clients of civil legal services and volunteer attorney programs who are represented based on indigency to proceed without prepayment of fees, costs, and security for costs in civil actions, defenses, or appeals. The bill also allows courts to order a reduced fee or partial payment if the party does not fully meet the eligibility criteria but is unable to pay all the fees and costs.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second reading (on 04/04/2024)
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