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AL SB218
Bill
Status
1/21/2014
Primary Sponsor
Clay Scofield
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AI Summary
SB218 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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Changes the standard of liability from "any neglect or omission" to only "wanton, fraudulent, or intentional misconduct" by the judge of probate.
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Grants judges of probate the same immunity as circuit judges in the State of Alabama, except as provided in the amended sections.
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Allows injured persons to maintain an action against a judge of probate and their sureties and recover damages based on the injury proved.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor or upon otherwise becoming law.
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
4/1/2014