Alabama § 45-9-84.50 - Remote Access of Records by Computer; Fees.
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§ 45-9-84.50. Remote Access of Records by Computer; Fees.
(a) This section shall apply only in Chambers County.
(b)(1) The judge of probate of the county may charge and collect an additional fee for the remote access of records in the office of the judge of probate by computer. Fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited into the special fund of the judge of probate and used for the maintenance of the improved recording system in the office including, but not limited to, the maintenance and operation of the remote access to the recording system specifically provided for in this section.
(2) Any fees collected by the judge of probate prior to June 6, 2007, are for the remote access to records in the office by computer and the expenditure of any funds prior to June 6, 2007, for the operation of the office of the judge of probate are retroactively ratified and confirmed.
(c)(1) The judge of probate of the county may charge an additional processing fee relating to any negotiable instrument or other financial transaction returned from the financial institutions for lack of sufficient funds in the account of the maker or drawer. The fee charged pursuant to this section shall not exceed the fees merchants may charge for a worthless check. Any fees received pursuant to this subsection shall be retained by the judge of probate and used for the operation of the office, including the support of elections in the county and the training of poll workers. The fees may be used specifically to reimburse any account in the office of the judge of probate which received a negotiable instrument or other financial instrument which was not collectable.
(2) Any fees collected or expended by the judge of probate prior to June 6, 2007, in accordance with subdivision (1) are ratified and confirmed.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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