HB316 Alabama 2022 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2022
Title
Municipal courts, to provide minimum guidelines for the handling of court costs, fees, and fines in municipal courts
Description
Under existing law, there are no guidelines for municipalities regarding the handling of court costs, fees, and fines in municipal courts.
This bill provides that the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, in consultation with the Administrative Office of Courts, shall prescribe minimum guidelines for the handling of court costs, fees, and fines in municipal courts.
This bill would also establish penalties for violations.
Relating to municipal courts; to provide minimum guidelines for the handling of court costs, fees, and fines in municipal courts, and provide for penalties for violations.
Subjects
Court, Municipal
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2022 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB316 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature