SB167 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Roger Bedford, Jr.
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Tammy Irons Tom Whatley J.T. Waggoner
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Probate court, court costs, payable at discretion of court when pleading filed, security deposits for court costs authorized, Sec. 12-19-43 am'd.
Summary: SB167 would allow probate court costs to be paid at filing time (at the court's discretion) and authorize security deposits to cover expected costs.
What This Bill Does
It changes when probate court fees can be charged. The court may collect costs at the time a petition, motion, or other pleading is filed, at its discretion, instead of only at the end of the case. The bill also allows the court to order security deposits to cover expected costs, with any unused deposits returned. It retains that transcripts fees are due when service is performed, and no fee is charged unless the service has been performed.

Who It Affects
People who file petitions, motions, and other pleadings in probate court – costs may be due at filing time rather than only at case end.
People who might pay security deposits to probate court – may need to provide deposits to cover expected costs, with refunds for any unused amount.

Key Provisions
Fees for probate court services may be collected at the time a pleading is filed in probate court, at the court's discretion, or at the termination of the suit.
The court may order security deposits to cover expected probate court costs, and any unused portion must be returned to the payer.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Judge, Probate