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MI HB6523

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rashida Tlaib

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan Revised Judicature Act of 1961 to modify court of appeals fee structure and collection procedures.

  • Sets fees for appeals and motions: $375 for appeals as of right or applications for leave to appeal; $100 for motions (reduced to $75 beginning October 1, 2012); $200 for motions for immediate consideration or expedited appeals (reduced to $150 beginning October 1, 2012).

  • Exempts prosecuting attorneys from paying fees for motions related to criminal proceedings.

  • Requires the court of appeals clerk to deposit all collected fees monthly with the state treasurer, who must deposit them into the court equity fund.

  • Allows courts to waive fees for persons unable to pay upon motion accompanied by an affidavit demonstrating financial hardship.

Legislative Description

Courts; court of appeals; revenue from certain fees; require to be deposited in court equity fund. Amends sec. 321 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.321).

Courts, funding

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 09/30/2010

10/6/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations9/29/2010

Full Bill Text

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