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SB178 • 2025

Provides that a district attorney may require the payment of a fee reasonably calculated to reimburse costs before providing discovery to a defendant.

Provides that a district attorney may require the payment of a fee reasonably calculated to reimburse costs before providing discovery to a defendant.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-07 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

  4. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act lets the DA charge a fee before providing discovery. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9).
Provides that a district attorney may require the payment of a fee reasonably calculated to reimburse costs before providing discovery to a defendant.
Relating to: Relating to discovery.
Current location: In Senate Committee