California SB54 allows court fee waivers for veterans and others in financial need.

California SB54 amends the Government Code to allow court fee waivers for veterans and others in financial need. Specifically, it grants permission to proceed without paying court fees and costs to applicants receiving public benefits under various programs, including Supplemental Security Income, Medi-Cal, and Unemployment compensation. The bill also allows for partial fee waivers if the applicant can pay a portion of the fees or pay them over time without using moneys needed for basic necessities.

California SB54 allows court fee waivers for veterans and others in financial need.

California SB54 amends the Government Code to allow court fee waivers for veterans and others in financial need. Specifically, it grants permission to proceed without paying court fees and costs to applicants receiving public benefits under various programs, including Supplemental Security Income, Medi-Cal, and Unemployment compensation. The bill also allows for partial fee waivers if the applicant can pay a portion of the fees or pay them over time without using moneys needed for basic necessities.