The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 42 on the pro bono legal services fee. Sponsor Rep. Clere presented the bill, which extends the $1.00 pro bono fee in civil actions, including small claims cases, for another five years through July 1, 2022.
The Indiana State Bar Association, the Indiana Bar Foundation, and Doxpop spoke in support of the bill, which passed 10-0.
Read the bill at http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/senate/42