Alabama § 45-52-81.03 - Expense Allowance - Court Reporters.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-52-81.03 — Expense Allowance - Court Reporters., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 45-52-81.03. Expense Allowance - Court Reporters.

(a) Each court reporter of the Eighth Judicial Circuit shall be paid an expense allowance of one hundred dollars ($100) per month. Such expense allowances shall be paid out of the general funds of the counties comprising the circuit. Each county shall pay the portion of such allowances which equals the percentage the county’s population bears to the population of the whole circuit according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(b) Each court reporter for the Eighth Judicial Circuit shall be allowed and paid an additional one hundred dollars ($100) per month as an expense allowance which shall be in addition to any and all other pay, compensation, or expense allowances provided for by law. The expense allowances shall be paid out of the general fund of the counties comprising the Eighth Judicial Circuit and the amount paid by each county in the circuit shall be based on the population that each county bears to the population of the whole circuit.

(c)(1) Each court reporter for the Eighth Judicial Circuit shall be entitled to receive an expense allowance in the amount of fifty dollars ($50) per month from each county within the circuit. Such expense allowance shall be in addition to any and all compensation such officer may now or hereafter receive from the State of Alabama or the counties composing the circuit, and shall be paid from the general funds of such counties.

(2) The expense allowances provided hereinabove shall be payable retroactively to April 1, 1975.

(d) Each court reporter for the Eighth Judicial Circuit shall be allowed and paid an additional two hundred dollars ($200) per month as an expense allowance which shall be in addition to any and all other pay, compensation, or expense allowances provided by law. The expense allowance shall be paid out of the general fund of the county comprising the Eighth Judicial Circuit.

(e) Each court reporter for the Eighth Judicial Circuit shall be allowed and paid an additional three hundred dollars ($300) per month as an expense allowance which shall be in addition to any and all other pay, compensation, or expense allowances provided by law. The expense allowance shall be paid out of the general fund of the county comprising the Eighth Judicial Circuit.

(f) Each court reporter of the Eighth Judicial Circuit composed of Morgan County shall be paid one thousand one hundred fifty dollars ($1,150) per month total expense allowance which shall be in addition to any and all other compensation provided by law. The expense allowances shall be paid out of the General Fund of Morgan County.

(g) Each court reporter of the Eighth Judicial Circuit composed of Morgan County shall be entitled to receive an additional expense allowance in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) per month. The expense allowance shall be in addition to any and all other compensation provided by law and shall be paid out of the General Fund of Morgan County as are other expense allowances.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-52-81.03

What does Code of Alabama § 45-52-81.03 cover?

Section 45-52-81.03 ("Expense Allowance - Court Reporters.") 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.

How do I cite Alabama § 45-52-81.03?

A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 45-52-81.03" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Alabama law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alabama official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alabama attorney.

How does Alabama § 45-52-81.03 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alabama can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Alabama.