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AL HB392
Bill
Status
2/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Issac Whorton
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AI Summary
HB 392 Summary
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Authorizes municipal court magistrates to assess docket fees and other court costs upon conviction in criminal cases, a power previously limited to judges.
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Allows magistrates to use emails or text messages to notify defendants of legal process required by the court, at the discretion of the municipal court clerk and magistrate.
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Provides municipal court magistrates with absolute judicial immunity from lawsuits arising from the execution of their official duties as specified in Section 12-14-51.
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Amends Sections 12-14-51 and 12-19-150 of the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding magistrate powers and fee assessments in criminal cases.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Courts, magistrates, fees and costs, authorized to assess, duties, use of electronic communication for notification purposes authorized, Secs. 12-14-51, 12-19-150 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Whorton (I) motion to Substitute SB262 for HB392 adopted Voice Vote
3/15/2018