Governor Bush Signs Legislation Strengthening Victims’ Rights
Read the article titled “Governor Bush Signs Legislation Strengthening Victims’ Rights.” (http://alachuapost.com/All/755.html?3050)
This article mentions Senate Bill 716, which eliminates the $50.00 filing fee for obtaining a domestic violence protective order.
Why is the elimination of a filing fee so important in domestic violence cases?
Should all states follow Florida’s approach and eliminate the filing fee for domestic violence protective orders?
Does your state charge a filing fee for domestic violence protective orders?
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It is important because many people cannot afford to pay the fee. This is because many people are poor and other have many children in school and filing the fee might make them stop performing some activities. Domestic violence is a crime and therefore should
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