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S.F. No. 1700 - In Forma Pauperis Proceedings
Author: Senator Sandy Rummel
Prepared by: Kathleen Pontius, Senate Counsel (651/296-4394)
Date: April 12, 2007

This bill amends the in forma pauperis statute, under which certain persons who are financially unable to pay specified fees and costs may proceed without paying those expenses. The bill requires the court administrator to provide a person who is proceeding in forma pauperis with a copy of the person's court file without charge.

A copy of the entire statute is attached.

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