HB159 Alabama 2023 Session
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Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2023
Title
Relating to court costs; to amend Section 22-52-14, Code of Alabama 1975; to further provide for an appointed attorney's compensation in a commitment proceeding.
Description
Under existing law, an attorney appointed to advocate in a commitment proceeding may be compensated and reimbursed for certain fees.
This bill would allow the judge of probate to compensate or reimburse an attorney for certain fees related to the consultation and preparation of the petition which are assessed prior to the attorney's official appointment to the case.
Relating to court costs; to amend Section 22-52-14, Code of Alabama 1975; to further provide for an appointed attorney's compensation in a commitment proceeding.
Subjects
Court costs, appointed attorney's compensation in commitment proceeding, further provided for
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2023 | H | Read Second Time in House of Origin |
| April 5, 2023 | H | Reported Out of Committee in House of Origin |
| April 5, 2023 | H | Reported Favorably from House Ways and Means General Fund |
| March 21, 2023 | H | Introduced and Referred to House Ways and Means General Fund |
| March 21, 2023 | H | Read First Time in House of Origin |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB159 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature