HB33 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Juandalynn GivanRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
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: HB33 changes probate court cost rules by letting the court decide when costs are due and by allowing security deposits to cover anticipated costs.
What This Bill Does
It allows probate courts to require payment of court costs either when a pleading is filed or at the end of the case, as determined by the court. It clarifies that transcripts and related costs are due when the service is performed. It authorizes the court to order security deposits to be deposited with the probate court to cover expected costs, with any unused deposits returned to the depositor.

Who It Affects
People filing petitions, motions, or other pleadings in probate court (they may pay costs at filing or at case end and may be subject to security deposits).
Probate court administration and staff (they will manage payment timing for costs, handle transcripts and collect or refund security deposits).

Key Provisions
Costs in probate proceedings may be collected at the time a pleading is filed or at the termination of the suit, as determined by the court.
Transcripts of papers filed, and other related fees, are due when the service is performed; fees are not charged unless the service has been performed (with final record fees an exception).
The court may order security deposits to be deposited into the probate court to cover expected costs, and any unused deposits must be returned to the depositor.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

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