131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2081 LR 2993(01)
An Act to Amend a Notice Provision Regarding Registration of Out-of-state Child Custody Determinations Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Moonen of Portland
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium savings - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Shifting the burden of serving notice from a court in this State to the party seeking the registration of a child custody determination of another state will reduce Judicial Department costs associated with serving notices. Over the last 5 years the cost for this function has averaged $2,500 annually.