480.24 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Terms. As used in sections 480.24 to 480.244, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Eligible client. “Eligible client” means an individual that is financially unable to afford legal assistance, as determined by a recipient on the basis of eligibility guidelines established by the supreme […]
480.242 DISTRIBUTION OF CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUNDS TO QUALIFIED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS. Subdivision 1. Advisory committee. The supreme court shall establish an advisory committee to assist it in performing its responsibilities under sections 480.24 to 480.244. The advisory committee shall consist of 11 members appointed by the supreme court including seven attorneys-at-law who are well […]
480.243 CLIENT ELIGIBILITY; RECEIPT OF OTHER FUNDS. Subdivision 1. Committee eligibility guidelines. The supreme court, with the advice of the advisory committee, shall establish guidelines in the form of court rules to be used by recipients to determine the eligibility of individuals and organizations for legal services provided with funds received pursuant to section 480.242. […]
480.244 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE RECORDS; POSTAWARD AUDITS. A recipient of funds distributed pursuant to section 480.242 shall maintain revenue and expenditure records regarding those funds in accordance with acceptable general accounting principles for a period of five years following their receipt. The legislative auditor may conduct postaward audits of the funds distributed pursuant to section […]