SB504 Alabama 2010 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Larry DixonRepublican- Co-Sponsor
- Jim Preuitt
- Session
- Regular Session 2010
- Title
- Elmore Co., sheriff, service of process, contracts for authorized, fees imposed on all criminal and civil documents served, distrib. to sheriff's fund (2010-20920)
- Summary
SB504 creates a dedicated Elmore County Sheriff Service of Process Serving Fund funded by a $20 per document fee to pay for service of process, with the sheriff allowed to contract for this service.
What This Bill DoesIt creates a new sheriff's fund in the county treasury. It adds a $20 per document fee for service of process in both civil and criminal cases, with the money deposited into the new fund. The sheriff can contract with private, public, or governmental entities to provide service of process, and funds from the fund can be used for law enforcement purposes in Elmore County as determined by an agreement with the county commission. The fund is audited and the fee does not apply to the District Attorney, law enforcement, or grand juries, and the money does not revert to the general county fund at year-end.
Who It Affects- People or entities needing service of process in Elmore County would pay an additional $20 per document for service of process, funding the sheriff's new fund.
- The District Attorney, law enforcement, and grand juries are exempt from paying the fee.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Creates the Elmore County Sheriff Service of Process Serving Fund in the county treasury.
- Authorizes the Sheriff to contract for service of process with private, public, or governmental entities.
- Imposes a $20 per document service-of-process fee (for civil and criminal documents) deposited into the sheriff's fund; collected by designated court officials and remitted to the fund; audited by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; funds used per agreement with the county commission; not reverting to the general fund.
- Defines allowed uses of fund money for law enforcement purposes, including contracting for service of process.
- Subjects
- Elmore County
Bill Actions
Forwarded to Governor on April 22, 2010 at 1:25 p.m. on April 22, 2010
Assigned Act No. 2010-730.
Enrolled
Signature Requested
Concurred in Second House Amendment
Preuitt motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Roll Call 1179
Concurrence Requested
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 941
Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 940
Mask first Substitute Offered
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 657
BIR adopted Roll Call 656.
Third Reading Passed
Request to Carry Over to the Call of the Chair Granted
Third Reading Carried Over to Call of the Chair
Postponed call of the Chair.
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation No. 1
Bill Text
Votes
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
Motion to Adopt
Preuitt motion to Concur In and Adopt
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature