Amends GS 1-110, changing the title of the section to Suit as an indigent; counsel; waiver of fees; suits filed pro se by prison inmates, (was, Suit as an indigent; counsel; suits filed pro se by prison inmates). Also provides that when any superior or district court judge or clerk of court authorizes a person to sue as an indigent, under this section, any fees or costs associated with executing a judgment entered by the court as a result of that lawsuit will also be waived, in addition to court costs associated with the filing of the lawsuit also being waived.
Effective July 1, 2013, applying to fees assessed on or after that date.
EQUAL ACCESS TO CIVIL JUDGMENT EXECUTIONS.
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR WAIVER OF THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH EXECUTION ON JUDGMENTS OBTAINED THROUGH LAWSUITS IN WHICH THE PLAINTIFF WAS AUTHORIZED TO SUE AS AN INDIGENT.Intro. by Woodard.
Status: Ref to Judiciary II. If fav, re-ref to Finance (Senate Action) (Mar 28 2013)
Bill History:
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
S 462
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Bill S 462 (2013-2014)Summary date: Mar 27 2013 - View Summary
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