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AL SB167

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Roger Bedford

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2014

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Authorizes probate courts to order security deposits be deposited to cover expected court costs in appropriate cases.

  • Requires that any unused security deposits be returned to the payor.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2014
Judiciary1/14/2014

Full Bill Text

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