House Bill 300 Summary

• Creates the Access to Justice Fund in the state treasury, with moneys perpetually appropriated to Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. to provide legal representation for indigent persons in civil matters.

• Prohibits fund moneys from being used for class action lawsuits, criminal cases, or lawsuits against the state of Idaho.

• Increases various district court filing fees by $10 per filing (civil cases from $50 to $60, initial appearance from $30 to $40, appeals from $15 to $25, among others).

• Directs $10 of each increased filing fee to be remitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the Access to Justice Fund within five days after month-end.

• Designates the administrative director of the supreme court to establish procedures for distribution and accountability of fund moneys.