Bill > SB53

This bill amends three Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) to provide financial relief for indigent individuals in legal proceedings. Specifically, the bill modifies KRS 453.060 to allow courts to order the Finance and Administration Cabinet to pay guardian ad litem and warning order attorney fees for indigent parties. A guardian ad litem is a court-appointed representative who advocates for the best interests of a person unable to represent themselves, such as a child or incapacitated adult. The bill also changes KRS 23A.200 and KRS 24A.170 to permit courts to have the Finance and Administration Cabinet cover domestic relations commissioner fees for indigent individuals. A domestic relations commissioner is a court official who assists with family law matters like divorce, child custody, and support. These amendments aim to ensure that individuals with limited financial resources can access necessary legal services and representation in court proceedings without being burdened by associated fees. The bill provides courts with discretion to determine indigency and authorize fee payments on behalf of qualifying parties.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb53.html