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MI HB5504

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2009

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends court record retention and destruction procedures, requiring records be kept for at least 6 years before disposal and allowing courts to offer records to state archives or historical commissions before destruction.

  • Establishes circuit court filing fees of $150 for civil actions and appeals, $85 for jury trial demands, and $20 for motions, with portions distributed to state and county treasuries.

  • Requires fees of $80 for custody or parenting time determinations and $40 for child support modifications in family law cases, with proceeds going to county treasuries.

  • Sets monthly service fee of $3.50 for support or maintenance payments collected by friend of the court or state disbursement unit, distributed to county general funds and state court fund.

  • Bill takes effect only if Senate Bills 105, 106, and 107 of the 95th Legislature are also enacted.

Legislative Description

Civil procedure; costs and fees; consolidated fees from divorce, paternity, and family support acts; provide for. Amends secs. 2137, 2529 & 2538 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2137 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0105'09, SB 0106'09, SB 0107'09

Family law, child support

Last Action

Assigned Pa 239'09 With Immediate Effect 2009 Addenda

12/31/2009

Committee Referrals

Families & Human Services12/8/2009
Families And Children's Services10/8/2009

Full Bill Text

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