As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires:
- (1) Authority means the equal justice authority created in section 13-5.7-202.
- (2) Board means the equal justice authority board created in section 13-5.7-204.
- (3) Equal justice fee means the fee collected on civil actions as set forth in sections 13-4-112 (3)(a), 13-32-101 (9)(a), and 13-32-102 (7)(a) pursuant to this part 2.
- (4) Qualified civil legal aid provider means a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization other than the Colorado recipient of a federal legal services corporation field grant that provides legal representation and advice to people in Colorado who are at or below two hundred fifty percent of the federal poverty guideline to support their access to basic needs such as housing, employment, health services, education, and assistance with family matters and immigration status issues.
Source: L. 2024: Entire part added, (HB 24-1286), ch. 339, p. 2291, § 2, effective June 3.