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ID H0640
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates the Children and Families Legal Services Fund in the state treasury, administered by the Idaho Supreme Court, to provide legal representation to low-income families and children in civil matters.
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Fund consists of moneys from a $20.00 filing fee on domestic relations actions (divorce, custody, child support, paternity, legal separation, and modifications), legislative appropriations, and grants or donations.
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Supreme Court may enter into agreements with the Idaho State Bar or Idaho Law Foundation to award, administer, and audit grants from the fund.
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Directs funds to Idaho Legal Aid Services for providing free legal representation in civil matters involving domestic violence, abused and neglected children, elder care and exploitation, and foreclosure and veteran's issues.
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Prohibits fund use for class action lawsuits, criminal cases, representation of incarcerated persons, abortion or reproductive issues, undocumented persons, or lawsuits against the state of Idaho or its political subdivisions.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to create the Children and Families Legal Services Fund in the State Treasury and to increase the filing fee on divorces and other domestic relations actions to be remitted to the fund.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LEGAL SERVICES FUND
Last Action
to Jud
3/7/2012