SB471 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Montgomery Co., service of process fees for civil or criminal documents increased, exceptions

Summary

SB471 would add a $30 service-of-process fee per document for civil and criminal cases in Montgomery County, with the money deposited into the county general fund and limited exemptions.

What This Bill Does

It adds a $30 service-of-process fee per document for service or attempted service in both criminal and civil cases in Montgomery County, on top of existing charges. The collected fees are remitted to the Montgomery County Commission to be deposited in the county general fund. The fee can be waived if paying would create a substantial hardship, with a verified statement approved by the court. District attorneys, law enforcement, and grand juries are exempt from paying the fee.

Who It Affects

• Individuals or organizations requiring service of process in Montgomery County civil or criminal cases would pay the new $30 per document fee unless hardship applies.
• Montgomery County government would receive and manage the collected fees, depositing them into the county general fund.
• District attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and grand juries are exempt from paying the fee.

Key Provisions

• Imposes an additional $30 service-of-process fee per document for service or attempted service in the criminal division of Montgomery County district and circuit courts.
• Imposes an additional $30 service-of-process fee per document for service or attempted service in the civil division of Montgomery County district and circuit courts.
• Fees collected are remitted to the Montgomery County Commission to be deposited in the county general fund.
• The fee may be waived if payment would create a substantial hardship, requiring a verified statement signed by the requester and approved by the court.
• The district attorney, law enforcement, and grand juries are exempt from paying the fees.
• The act applies only to Montgomery County and becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

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Subjects

Montgomery County