Bill > HB1112

This bill amends Mississippi Code Section 9-21-43 to require each circuit and chancery court to remit $15.00 from any monies collected in criminal and civil actions to the Civil Legal Assistance Fund, specifically to be allocated to the Mississippi Center for Legal Services. The fund, which is administered by the State Supreme Court through the Administrative Office of Courts, supports legal services for low-income residents, with strict guidelines on fund usage. Organizations receiving these funds must provide free legal services to indigent clients in civil matters, submit annual reports and audits to the Supreme Court, and refund any unused funds. The bill reinforces existing restrictions that prevent funding from being used for matters prohibited by the Legal Services Corporation and ensures funds are distributed based on poverty population percentages. The new provision mandating the $15.00 remittance will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is designed to provide additional financial support for legal assistance to economically disadvantaged Mississippi residents.

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