33-24-12-1. “Fund”

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “fund” refers to the civil legal aid fund established by section 5 of this chapter. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-11-1.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3.

33-24-12-2. “Indigent”

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “indigent” means an individual whose income is not more than one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the federal income poverty level as determined annually by the federal Office of Management and Budget under 42 U.S.C. 9902. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-11-2.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3.

33-24-12-3. “Legal Services Provider”

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “legal services provider” means a private, nonprofit organization incorporated and operated exclusively in Indiana, the primary function and purpose of which is to provide civil legal services without charge to the indigent. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-11-3.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3.

33-24-12-4. Eligibility Requirements for Receipt of Funds

Sec. 4. To be eligible for the receipt of funds under this chapter, a legal services provider must meet the following requirements: (1) The legal services provider must have been: (A) incorporated before July 2, 1997; or (B) incorporated and providing civil legal aid to the indigent for three (3) years immediately preceding the application […]

33-24-12-5. Establishment of Civil Legal Aid Fund; Administration

Sec. 5. (a) The civil legal aid fund is established to provide additional revenue for legal services providers. (b) The fund is administered by the office of judicial administration. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-11-5.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.161-2018, SEC.68.

33-24-12-6. Formula for Fund Distribution

Sec. 6. (a) The office of judicial administration shall annually determine the amount to be distributed from the fund to each county’s legal services provider under the following formula: STEP ONE: Determine the number of civil cases filed in the county during the year as reported by the most recent Indiana Judicial Report. STEP TWO: […]

33-24-12-7. Appropriation From General Fund

Sec. 7. There is appropriated on June 30 and December 31 of each year five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) from the state general fund for deposit into the fund. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-11-7.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3.