SB304 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve LivingstonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Jackson Co., service of process fee, failure to appear warrants, distrib. to sheriff for law enforcement purposes

Summary

SB304 adds a $100 service fee on Jackson County failure-to-appear warrants, with the money going to the Sheriff for law enforcement use.

What This Bill Does

The Circuit Court Clerk will assess a $100 charge on the service of all failure-to-appear warrants issued and executed by the Jackson County Sheriff, in addition to existing costs. The collected fee will be paid to the Jackson County Sheriff and used for law enforcement purposes. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and Governor approval.

Who It Affects

• People in Jackson County who have failure-to-appear warrants and are served (they would incur the $100 fee).
• Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, which will receive the fee for law enforcement purposes.
• Circuit Court Clerk, who will assess and collect the additional $100 charge.

Key Provisions

• Adds a $100 charge on the service of all failure-to-appear warrants issued and executed by the Jackson County Sheriff, in addition to existing costs.
• The $100 fee collected is paid to the Jackson County Sheriff and used for law enforcement purposes.
• The provision states the fee is in addition to any and all court costs, fees, and charges now or hereafter authorized.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval, or its otherwise becoming law.

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