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AL SB262
Bill
Status
3/20/2018
Primary Sponsor
Rodger Smitherman
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AI Summary
SB262 Summary
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Authorizes municipal court magistrates to assess docket fees and other court costs in criminal cases upon conviction, expanding authority previously limited to judges.
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Allows magistrates to use emails or text messages to notify defendants of legal process in lieu of other legally required forms of communication, at the discretion of the court clerk and magistrate.
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Grants municipal court magistrates absolute judicial immunity from lawsuits arising from the execution of their official duties.
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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
Assigned Act No. 2018-365.
3/20/2018