HB622 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Harry Shiver
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Monroe Co., circuit and district court cases, add'l court costs, distrib.
Summary: In Monroe County, the bill adds a new $7.50 court cost in circuit, district, and juvenile courts for most cases, with the money dedicated to courthouse security.
What This Bill Does
It creates an additional $7.50 court cost in all civil and criminal cases, including traffic, in Monroe County's district, circuit, and juvenile courts. The collected funds go to the Monroe County Commission and are earmarked for courthouse security. Judges may waive or reduce the fee for people who show substantial financial hardship. The bill is local to Monroe County and does not replace existing funding sources.

Who It Affects
People involved in Monroe County civil, criminal, and traffic cases will pay the additional $7.50, but judges may waive it for those with substantial financial hardship.
The Monroe County Commission will receive the funds and use them for courthouse security.

Key Provisions
Adds a $7.50 additional court cost in all civil and criminal cases (including traffic) in Monroe County's district, circuit, and juvenile courts.
Proceeds are paid to the Monroe County Commission and earmarked for courthouse security.
Judges may waive or remit the additional costs for sworn, substantial financial hardship; this does not impair other funding sources for the presiding judge.
Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval; applies only in Monroe County.

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