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AL SB241

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Singleton

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2022

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 22-52-14 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to expand compensation for attorneys appointed in commitment proceedings.

  • Allows judges of probate to compensate attorneys for reasonable fees related to consultation and preparation of the petition that occur before the attorney's official appointment to the case.

  • Pre-appointment fees must be subject to approval by the judge of probate.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Court costs, attorney compensation in commitment proceeding further provided for, Sec. 22-52-14 am'd.

Court Costs

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 28 Favorable from County and Municipal Government

4/5/2022

Committee Referrals

County and Municipal Government3/29/2022
Judiciary2/22/2022

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