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AL HB95
Bill
Status
3/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Chris Pringle
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AI Summary
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Allows probate courts to collect fees at the discretion of the court either when pleadings are filed or at the termination of suit, rather than only at termination.
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Authorizes probate courts to order security deposits be deposited to cover expected court costs, with unused deposits returned to the depositing party.
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Limits probate judge liability for bond-related actions to cases involving wanton, fraudulent, or intentional misconduct, removing liability for simple neglect or omission.
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Changes apply to conservator bonds under §26-3-13 and personal representative bonds under §43-2-82.
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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, Secs. 12-19-43, 26-3-13, 43-2-82 am'd.
Judge, Probate
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
4/5/2016