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AL HB136
Bill
Status
5/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
Prince Chestnut
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 12-19-210 of the Alabama Code to allow the Alabama Supreme Court to establish juror compensation amounts by order or rule rather than fixing them in statute.
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Removes the fixed mileage reimbursement rate of $0.05 per mile and fixed daily expense allowance of $10, replacing them with amounts to be determined by the Supreme Court.
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Authorizes the Alabama Supreme Court to adjust both the mileage reimbursement rate and daily expense allowance through court orders or rules as needed.
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Specifies that juror compensation payments shall be paid from the State Treasury using funds appropriated to the Administrative Office of Courts.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and Governor approval.
Legislative Description
Relating to courts; to amend Section 12-19-210, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the expense allowance and mileage reimbursement paid to jurors by order or rule.
Courts, to further provide for expense allowance and mileage for jurors
Last Action
Referred to Committee to Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
5/11/2023