AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 19; Title 20; Title 21; Title 25; Title 37 and Title 40, relative to court procedures.
Impact
The passage of SB0708 is expected to influence court operations significantly by facilitating electronic filing practices across different jurisdictions in Tennessee. This modernization effort aims to streamline court procedures, ultimately promoting quick and efficient processing of legal documents. Nonetheless, there is concern regarding the potential financial burden that transaction fees might impose on litigants, which could disproportionately affect those with limited resources. As such, it raises questions regarding access to the judicial system and fairness in legal proceedings.
Summary
Senate Bill 0708 aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to court procedures, specifically addressing the implementation of electronic filing and transaction fees associated with it. The bill proposes to allow court clerks to assess a transaction fee for each filing submitted by a party, provided that electronic filing has been authorized by local court rule and approved by the state supreme court. This change intends to foster efficiency in the filing process within the state's judiciary system.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding SB0708 include the implications of introducing transaction fees into the court system. Critics argue that the introduction of fees could deter individuals from filing cases, particularly affecting low-income residents who might struggle with additional costs associated with legal processes. Supporters of the bill contend that the fees are necessary for the sustenance of technological advancements and improved services within the courts, highlighting the balance between modernization and accessibility. The divergent views underscore the larger debate about the cost of justice and access to legal remedies in Tennessee.
Crossfiled
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 19; Title 20; Title 21; Title 25; Title 37 and Title 40, relative to court procedures.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 19; Title 20; Title 21; Title 25; Title 37 and Title 40, relative to court procedures.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28 and Title 29, relative to courts.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28 and Title 29, relative to courts.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 17; Title 25; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the Gabby Act.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 17; Title 25; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the Gabby Act.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 24; Title 29; Title 30; Title 32; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to mental health.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 24; Title 29; Title 30; Title 32; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to mental health.