Massachusetts S905 seeks to eliminate the public counsel fee for indigent individuals.
Massachusetts S905 amends the General Laws to eliminate the public counsel fee for indigent individuals. The bill reduces the fee from $150 to $100 in 2025, then to $50 in 2026, and finally eliminates it entirely in 2027. This change affects individuals determined to be indigent who require legal representation.
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