SB-1410: As introduced, states that the court in a criminal proceeding or juvenile delinquency proceeding may request the person claiming to be indigent provide relevant documents to assist the court in making a determination of indigence. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14; Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 16; Title 20, Chapter 12; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 04/16/2019
You have voted SB-1410: As introduced, states that the court in a criminal proceeding or juvenile delinquency proceeding may request the person claiming to be indigent provide relevant documents to assist the court in making a determination of indigence. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14; Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 16; Title 20, Chapter 12; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55..
SB-816: As introduced, prohibits a court from removing a person's constitutional rights for failure to pay court costs, fines, or any other monetary amount in a civil proceeding, if the person is unable to pay due to the person's indigency. - Amends TCA Title 20; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.
Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh Akbari
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/11/2019
You have voted SB-816: As introduced, prohibits a court from removing a person's constitutional rights for failure to pay court costs, fines, or any other monetary amount in a civil proceeding, if the person is unable to pay due to the person's indigency. - Amends TCA Title 20; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55..
HB-1414: As introduced, prohibits a court from removing a person's constitutional rights for failure to pay court costs, fines, or any other monetary amount in a civil proceeding, if the person is unable to pay due to the person's indigency. - Amends TCA Title 20; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Towns
Returned To The Clerk's Desk. on 04/03/2019
You have voted HB-1414: As introduced, prohibits a court from removing a person's constitutional rights for failure to pay court costs, fines, or any other monetary amount in a civil proceeding, if the person is unable to pay due to the person's indigency. - Amends TCA Title 20; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55..
SB-1165: As introduced, prior to waiving the court costs and lititigation tax owed by a defendant in a criminal case, the judge must conduct an indigency determination hearing if one has not already been conducted. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 40, Chapter 25.
Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey
Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. Jud. Comm on 03/21/2013
You have voted SB-1165: As introduced, prior to waiving the court costs and lititigation tax owed by a defendant in a criminal case, the judge must conduct an indigency determination hearing if one has not already been conducted. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 40, Chapter 25..
SB-968: As introduced, requires trial courts to verify income and property of defendants seeking court-appointed counsel in non-capital criminal cases; creates a judgment lien in favor of state against defendants for unpaid attorney's fees and costs; provides that willful nonpayment of the judgment is criminal contempt; increases professional privilege tax for deposit in indigent defense fund; requires supreme court to adopt rules concerning qualifications and appointment of private attorneys. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14; Title 16; Title 37; Title 40, Chapter 14 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 17.
Sponsored by: Sen. Randy McNally
Recalled From S. Jud. Comm. on 02/25/2013
You have voted SB-968: As introduced, requires trial courts to verify income and property of defendants seeking court-appointed counsel in non-capital criminal cases; creates a judgment lien in favor of state against defendants for unpaid attorney's fees and costs; provides that willful nonpayment of the judgment is criminal contempt; increases professional privilege tax for deposit in indigent defense fund; requires supreme court to adopt rules concerning qualifications and appointment of private attorneys. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14; Title 16; Title 37; Title 40, Chapter 14 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 17..
HB-858: As introduced, prior to waiving the court costs and lititigation tax owed by a defendant in a criminal case, the judge must conduct an indigency determination hearing if one has not already been conducted. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 40, Chapter 25.
Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Civil Justice Subcommittee Of Civil Justice Committee on 02/26/2014
You have voted HB-858: As introduced, prior to waiving the court costs and lititigation tax owed by a defendant in a criminal case, the judge must conduct an indigency determination hearing if one has not already been conducted. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 40, Chapter 25..