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AL SB167
Bill
Status
2/12/2014
Primary Sponsor
Roger Bedford
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 12-19-43 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow probate court fees to be collected at the court's discretion either when a pleading is filed or at the termination of the suit.
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Fees for transcripts of papers filed in the case must be paid when the service is performed and cannot be collected unless the service has actually been completed.
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Authorizes probate courts to order security deposits be deposited to cover expected court costs in appropriate cases.
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Requires that any unused security deposits be returned to the payor.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Probate court, court costs, payable at discretion of court when pleading filed, security deposits for court costs authorized, Sec. 12-19-43 am'd.
Judge, Probate
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 25 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 amendment
3/13/2014