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AL HB520
Bill
Status
4/2/2013
Primary Sponsor
David Standridge
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AI Summary
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Amends Sections 26-3-13 and 43-2-82 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to limit the liability of judges of probate and their sureties for actions related to bonds from conservators, executors, and administrators.
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Judges of probate are liable only for wanton, fraudulent, or intentional misconduct regarding bonds, rather than for simple neglect or omission as under existing law.
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Expands the definition of covered parties to include fiduciaries and persons serving in similar capacities when bond requirements are involved.
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Grants judges of probate the same immunity protections as circuit judges in the State of Alabama.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Judge of probate, estates, bond of conservators, executors, administrators, liability limited unless grossly negligent, judicial immunity further provided for, Secs. 26-3-13, 43-2-82 am'd.
Judge, Probate
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
5/7/2013