SB324 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Larry MeansMayor

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Court costs, additional in certain original contested divorce cases, records, distrib. to Children's Trust Fund

Summary

The bill adds a $5 court fee to original contested divorce cases and directs the money to the Children's Trust Fund.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, a $5 fee would be added to each filed original contested divorce case (uncontested divorces are not charged). The fee would be collected by court clerks and deposited in the State Treasury by the 10th day of the month after payment, then credited to the Children's Trust Fund. The State Treasurer would disburse the funds to the Children's Trust Fund on the 20th day of each month, and clerks collecting the fees must keep accurate records of amounts due.

Who It Affects

• Individuals filing original contested divorce cases would pay a $5 fee (uncontested divorces are not charged).
• Court clerks/collecting authorities and the State Treasury would collect, transfer, and record the funds, with monthly disbursement by the State Treasurer to the Children's Trust Fund.

Key Provisions

• Adds a new $5 fee for each original contested divorce case filed; no fee for uncontested divorces.
• Fees collected by the court clerk are deposited in the State Treasury no later than the 10th day of the following month and credited to the Children's Trust Fund.
• All funds in the Children's Trust Fund are disbursed by the State Treasurer on the 20th day of each month.
• Clerks or other authorities collecting the fees must keep accurate records of the amounts due to the fund.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and Governor approval (or later if required by law).

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Subjects

Court Costs