Alabama § 45-46-231.01 - Service Fee.
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§ 45-46-231.01. Service Fee.
(a) In addition to any other fees imposed by law, an additional fee of ten dollars ($10) shall be assessed for delivery by the sheriff of any summons or other pleadings filed in all civil and criminal cases in the circuit court or district court of the county.
(b) The fee imposed by this section shall not be waived by any court unless all other fees, assessments, costs, fines, and charges associated with the case are waived.
(c) The fee imposed by this section, when collected by the sheriff, shall be paid into the Marengo County General Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-46-231.01
What does Code of Alabama § 45-46-231.01 cover?
Section 45-46-231.01 ("Service Fee.") 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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