HB111 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt Fridy

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Probate court, having equity jurisdiction, concurrent with circuit court, civil contempt, powers same as circuit court, Sec. 12-13-9 am'd.

Summary

In certain Alabama counties, HB111 would let the probate judge punish civil contempt the same way circuit court judges can when the probate court shares equity jurisdiction.

What This Bill Does

The bill expands civil contempt powers for the probate court in counties where it has concurrent equity jurisdiction with the circuit court. The probate judge would have the same authority as circuit judges to punish civil contempt, based on powers in Section 12-11-30 or by common law. It also repeals conflicting laws and becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Judges of probate in counties with concurrent equity jurisdiction (they gain broader civil contempt authority).
• People involved in probate matters in those counties (executors, administrators, guardians, conservators, and other parties) who could be subject to civil contempt sanctions by the probate court under the expanded powers.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 12-13-9 to give the probate judge in counties with concurrent equity jurisdiction the same power to punish for civil contempt as circuit judges.
• The new contempt power for probate judges comes from powers granted to circuit judges under Section 12-11-30 or by common law.
• Repeals conflicting laws and sets the act to become effective immediately after governor’s signature.

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