Court fee waivers: veterans.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes California law to ensure that veterans receiving service-connected disability compensation are not counted when determining eligibility for court fee waivers. Currently, a veteran’s monthly income is considered when assessing financial hardship for court fees. This change will allow veterans with disabilities to qualify for fee waivers more easily, based on their actual financial situation.
Key provisions
- Veterans’ service-connected disability compensation will not be included in income calculations for court fee waivers.
- The Judicial Council will publish an annual table adjusting the income threshold for fee waivers.
- The bill applies to individuals receiving public benefits.
- It extends fee waiver eligibility to veterans who cannot afford court fees without sacrificing necessities.
- The bill also applies to those appointed as fiduciaries for incapacitated individuals.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Individuals seeking court fee waivers
- Courts
- Legal aid organizations
- Low-income individuals
Notable changes
- This bill modifies existing rules regarding income eligibility for court fee waivers.
- It specifically addresses the inclusion of veterans’ disability compensation in income calculations.
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