Alabama § 43-6-7 - Payment of Receipts to State Treasurer.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 43-6-7 — Payment of Receipts to State Treasurer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 43-6-7. Payment of Receipts to State Treasurer.

The judge of probate must, within three months after the receipt thereof, pay to the treasurer all moneys he or she may receive under the provisions of this chapter, and, failing so to do, he or she is liable as a defaulter and also forfeits $300.00, one half to the state, and the other half to any one suing for the same; and, on the trial, the certificate of the treasurer is presumptive evidence of his or her failure to make such payment.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 43-6-7

What does Code of Alabama § 43-6-7 cover?

Section 43-6-7 ("Payment of Receipts to State Treasurer.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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