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AL HB316
Bill
Status
2/8/2022
Primary Sponsor
Juandalynn Givan
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AI Summary
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The Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, in consultation with the Administrative Office of Courts, shall prescribe minimum guidelines for handling court costs, fees, and fines in municipal courts.
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Municipal courts may not accept cash payments for court costs, fees, and fines, and must provide receipts for all such payments.
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Each municipal court shall annually certify to the Administrative Office of Courts that it is in compliance with the established guidelines.
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The Administrative Office of Courts may levy civil penalties of up to $100 against any municipal court that fails or willfully refuses to comply with the guidelines.
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Penalties collected shall be paid into the State General Fund and the act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Municipal courts, to provide minimum guidelines for the handling of court costs, fees, and fines in municipal courts
Court, Municipal
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government
2/8/2022