SB203 Alabama 2022 Session

Under existing law, local law enforcement agencies impose criminal and civil fines and fees

This bill would require the Administrative Office of Courts to establish a statewide database and public website to include data concerning fines and fees collected in each municipality

This bill would require each municipality to submit an Annual Municipality Financial Report to an online portal

This bill would require each court and entity that assesses or collects fines and fees to input the court data into the online portal

This bill would require the Chief Examiner or an independent certified public accountant to submit a written report summarizing collection activity by municipalities to the Legislature, Attorney General, and Governor

This bill would also provide for penalties for violations

Relating to municipal fines and fees; to require the Administrative Office of Courts to establish a statewide database; to require each municipality to submit certain information into the database; to require each court to submit certain information to the database; to require a written report be submitted by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts or a certified public accountant; and to provide for certain penalties.