SB377 authorizes up to $15 in additional court costs per civil and criminal case in Baldwin County courts, with the funds supporting the county’s Law Library and Judicial Administration Fund and a sunset provision in 2013.
It adds up to $15 in extra court costs on each civil or criminal case filed in Baldwin County's circuit, district, and juvenile courts (excluding municipal courts) including traffic and small claims. The collected money goes into the Baldwin County Law Library and Judicial Administration Fund to support court salaries and operating costs. The costs expire on September 30, 2013 and would be repealed unless extended; the presiding circuit court judge can adjust or eliminate the fees if state funding changes, and may increase or decrease within the $15 cap. The bill takes effect immediately after governor's approval.
Delivered to Governor at 3:50 p.m. on May 25, 2011
Assigned Act No. 2011-313.
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 857
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 Baldwin County Legislation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 539
Third Reading Passed
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
Source: Alabama Legislature