Comments: IL HB3111 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly
Bill Title: Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Access to Justice Act of 2013. Amends the Counties Code. Provides that county law library facilities may include self-help centers and other legal assistance programs for the public as part of the services it provides on-site and online, the expense of which shall be borne by the county. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Changes the definition of "civil legal services provider", "eligible client", and "indigent person" and defines "court-sponsored pro bono program" as a pro bono program established by or in partnership with a court in this State for the purpose of providing free civil legal services by an organized panel of pro bono attorneys. Makes a provision regarding the waiver of fees and costs relating to filing, appearing, transcripts on appeal, and service of process applicable to representation by attorneys in court-sponsored pro bono programs.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-2)
Status: (Passed) 2013-08-15 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0351 [HB3111 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-2)
Status: (Passed) 2013-08-15 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0351 [HB3111 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
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