Bill Summary for S 462 (2013-2014)

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Mar 27 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
Senate Bill 462 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 27, 2013
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.

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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.