SB409 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Barbour Co., sheriff, service of process fee, deposit in sheriff's fund, Secs. 45-3-233.01, 45-3-233.02 am'd.
Summary: SB 409 would add a $15 service-of-process fee in Barbour County and place the money into the sheriff’s fund to be used for law enforcement, including contracting for service of process.
What This Bill Does
It adds a $15 fee per document served by the Barbour County sheriff or designee, on top of existing charges. The new fee is collected by court officials and sent to Barbour County's General Fund to be deposited into the Sheriff’s Fund, where it can be used for law enforcement purposes. The sheriff may use these monies for law enforcement in Barbour County, including contracting with private or government entities for service of process. The act becomes effective on the first day of the first month after the governor approves it (or when it becomes law otherwise).

Who It Affects
Barbour County residents and parties/entities that are served in Barbour County, who would be charged an additional $15 per document served by the sheriff or designee.
Barbour County government, especially the Sheriff’s Office and Barbour County Commission, which will collect the new fee and decide how to use the funds for law enforcement and related services.

Key Provisions
§45-3-233.01(a): Adds a $15 fee per document personally served by the sheriff’s office or designee, in addition to existing charges.
§45-3-233.01(b): The collecting court official must remit the additional fee to the Barbour County General Fund for deposit into the Sheriff’s Fund, for use in law enforcement.
§45-3-233.02: The Sheriff may use the funds for law enforcement purposes in Barbour County, including contracting for service of process with private, public, or governmental entities.
Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the first month after the governor’s approval (or when it becomes law otherwise).

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