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AL SB14
Bill
Status
5/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
Clyde Chambliss
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AI Summary
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Amends Alabama Code Section 30-5-5 to eliminate court costs and fees for filing and serving petitions for protection orders, issuance or registration of protection orders, and filing motions for contempt to enforce previously entered protection from abuse judgments.
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Expands the fee waiver to include the issuance of witness subpoenas under protection order proceedings.
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Permits courts to assess costs and fees against the defendant at the court's discretion.
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Became effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Relating to marital and domestic relations; to amend Section 30-5-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for exemption from court costs and fees for certain actions related to protection orders.
Last Action
Enacted
5/24/2023