HB439 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Harper

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Pickens Co., courts costs, service of process fee for personal service by sheriff for actions outside of this state

Summary

HB439 adds a $150 service-of-process fee for personal service by the Pickens County sheriff in cases filed outside Alabama, with the revenue going to the county's law enforcement fund.

What This Bill Does

It imposes a new $150 fee for personal service of process by the sheriff or deputy in actions filed outside the state. The fee is in addition to all other fees or costs. All money collected from this fee goes to the Pickens County General Fund designated for law enforcement. The act takes effect on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Individuals or entities involved in civil or criminal actions filed outside Alabama that require personal service by the Pickens County sheriff or deputies, who would pay the $150 fee.
• Pickens County government and the sheriff’s office, which would receive the fee revenue into the General Fund designated for law enforcement.

Key Provisions

• Imposes a new service-of-process fee of $150 for personal service by the sheriff or deputy for papers in actions instituted outside Alabama.
• The fee is in addition to all other fees or court costs currently levied.
• All funds collected under this fee go into the Pickens County General Fund designated for law enforcement.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor 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

Pickens County