HB419 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tommy Hanes
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Jackson Co., court costs, add'l, domestic violence cases, distribution to domestic violence shelters
Summary: HB419 adds a $35 extra court cost in Jackson County domestic violence cases and uses the funds to operate local DV shelters.
What This Bill Does
In Jackson County's circuit, district, and municipal courts, cases identified by the judge as domestic violence cases will have a $35 court cost added. The court clerk collects this fee and periodically sends the proceeds to the Chief Presiding District Court Judge to fund the county's domestic violence shelter program, which must meet standards set by the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Individuals involved in domestic violence cases in Jackson County courts will pay an additional $35 court cost as part of their case.
Jackson County domestic violence shelters and the shelter program will receive funds to operate and maintain services, following the specified standards.

Key Provisions
A $35 court cost is added to all Jackson County domestic violence cases in circuit, district, and municipal courts; the cost is collected by the court clerk.
The collected funds are remitted to the Chief Presiding District Court Judge of Jackson County to operate the county's domestic violence shelter program that complies with the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence standards.
The act becomes effective immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

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