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05/21/2009

2009 Bills Effective June 1, 2009

Listing of 2009 Bills Effective June 1, 2009 that may have an impact to the Clerk's Office.

05/21/2009

2009 Bills Effective July 1, 2009

Listing of 2009 Bills Effective July 1, 2009 that may have an impact to the Clerk's Office.

05/21/2009

2009 Bills Effective October 1, 2009

Listing of 2009 Bills Effective October 1, 2009 that may have an impact to the Clerk's Office.

05/10/2009

Senate Bill 2108: Relating to Clerks of Court

SB2108 redirects a portion of certain civil filing fees to the Clerks of the Court TF within the Justice Administrative Commission. Eliminates a requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Clerks of the Court TF. Requires the OPPAGA, in consultation with the CFO and the Auditor General, to provide a report regarding the operation and relationship of the clerks of court and the courts to the Legislature by a specified date, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.

05/10/2009

Senate Bill 1718: Relating to State Judicial System

SB1718 authorizes any county court judge to be designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to preside over circuit court cases. Eliminates future repeal of authority for part-time assistant criminal conflict and civil regional counsel to practice private criminal law under specified conditions. Revises the distribution of fees and costs collected from persons who receive certain assistance from a public defender's office, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: 06/01/2009 except as otherwise provided.