An Act relative to court filing fees
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to court filing fees, is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature. It seeks to review and potentially adjust the fees charged for filing documents in Massachusetts courts. The bill has been referred to the Judiciary Committee and is undergoing a study order process. Similar bills have been proposed in the past, indicating ongoing interest in this topic.
Key provisions
- The bill directs the Judiciary Committee to study court filing fees.
- The study will examine the current fee structure.
- The study will assess the impact of filing fees on access to the courts.
- The study will consider potential adjustments to filing fees.
- The study will be conducted in accordance with House Rule 27.
Who is affected
- Individuals filing lawsuits or legal documents in Massachusetts courts.
- Legal professionals representing clients in court.
- The Massachusetts court system.
- Members of the public seeking legal recourse.
Notable changes
- The bill initiates a study of existing court filing fees.
- It builds upon previous legislative efforts to address court fees (as evidenced by similar bills).
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