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AL SB58
Bill
AI Summary
SB58 Summary
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Amends Section 12-13-9 of the Alabama Code to grant probate judges who are licensed attorneys the same civil contempt powers as circuit court judges.
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Applies only to counties where the judge of probate is required to be an attorney or is a licensed attorney.
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Probate court judges with attorney licensure gain authority to exercise civil contempt powers under Section 12-11-30 and common law, beyond the existing limited contempt authority.
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Existing provision remains in effect allowing probate courts to issue show cause orders and attachment for contempts with fines up to $20 and imprisonment up to 24 hours.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Judge of probate, counties where judge is an attorney, probate court to have same contempt powers as circuit court, Sec. 12-13-9 am'd.
Judge, Probate
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 13 Favorable from Judiciary
3/15/2017