HB787 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Mack Morrow

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Franklin Co., court costs, circuit, district, and municipal courts, additional in domestic violence cases, distrib. to district attorney for domestic violence programs

Summary

HB787 adds a $25 court cost for domestic violence cases in Franklin County courts and directs the money to local DV programs that meet state standards.

What This Bill Does

In all domestic violence cases handled by Franklin County's circuit, district, and municipal courts, a $25 court cost will be added to existing costs. The court clerk collects this fee and sends the proceeds quarterly to the Franklin County District Attorney, who then distributes the funds to domestic violence programs operating in Franklin County that comply with the standards of the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved.

Who It Affects

• Defendants in domestic violence cases in Franklin County courts (will be charged an additional $25).
• Court clerks (collect and remit the new fee).
• Franklin County District Attorney's Office (receives and distributes the funds).
• Domestic violence programs operating in Franklin County that meet Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence standards (receive funding).

Key Provisions

• Imposes a new court cost of $25 in all DV cases where costs are assessed in circuit, district, and municipal courts in Franklin County.
• The $25 collected is remitted quarterly to the Franklin County District Attorney to distribute to DV programs operating in Franklin County that comply with the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence standards.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Franklin County