House Sponsors: TURNER,JOHN-MATHIAS-POE-WOOLARD, MITCHELL,BILL, O'CONNOR AND GILES. Senate Sponsors: SILVERSTEIN Short description: CIV PRO-COSTS-POOR PERSONS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Replaces existing provisions concerning waiver of court costs for poor persons with provisions authorizing a court to waive court costs and other fees of a person who meets specified income criteria or who receives certain types of public assistance. Authorizes a court to appoint counsel to represent an indigent person. Deletes language providing that a party represented by a civil legal services provider is entitled to transcripts on appeal without charge and without the necessity of a motion. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status