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CA AB2395

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mike Davis

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 1033.6 to the Code of Civil Procedure to allow pro per litigants who prevail in civil proceedings to recover reasonable compensation for time and effort spent litigating the matter, upon court motion.

  • Requires courts to base compensation awards on the standard rate of compensation for a paralegal assistant in the local market and any economic hardship suffered by the prevailing pro per litigant.

  • Excludes unlawful detainer actions from the compensation requirement.

  • Requires a majority vote for passage; no appropriation or fiscal committee action needed.

Legislative Description

Civil actions: pro per litigant costs.

Last Action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

5/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/29/2012

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